“Very strong one-on-one, one of the best players I’ve ever played with”
Manuel Neuer gave a positive assessment of Kim Min-Jae.
Bayern Munich defeated Tottenham 2-1 in the second match of the Coupang Play Series at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Bavarians used a 4-2-3-1 formation on the day. Teller started up top, with Gnabry, Muller, and Vidovic supporting him. Kimmich and Pavlovic formed the midfield, while the back four was made up of Guerreiro, Kim Min-jae, Stanisic, and Boeing. Neuer wore the goalkeeping gloves.
Tottenham countered with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Kulusebski started up front, with Son, Maddison, and Johnson in the second line. Sarr and Gray lined up in midfield, with Spurs’ back four of Spence, Davies, Dragucin, and Foro. Vicario was in goal.
The result was a victory for Munich. They took the lead with a thunderbolt in the fourth minute of the first half. A misplaced pass from the opposing goalkeeper, Vicario, allowed Gnabry to shoot, which was blocked by Vicario, but Vidovic finished the rebound.
Munich added another goal early in the second half. In the 11th minute, Goretzka scored after a quick counterattack. Despite conceding a fantastic mid-range goal from Tottenham’s Foro midway through the second half, Munich held on for the one-goal victory.
Neuer, who started the match and kept a 토토사이트 clean sheet in the first 45 minutes, spoke to Mixzone. He was asked about his chemistry with Kim Min-jae. Specifically, Neuer chatted with Kim before the game and at intervals during the game.
“We talk about how we’re going to play today, how we’re going to implement the tactical part of the game. It’s a normal thing. It’s something we’ve always done. When he’s on the field, it gives me a sense of security and reassurance.”
Neuer played a season with Kim Min-jae. As a world-class goalkeeper, Neuer has played with some of the best defenders in the world. “He is a very aggressive defender,” he says, “very strong in one-on-one defense. He’s very strong in one-on-one defense, and he moves forward a lot. I’ve played with a lot of players, but compared to them, Kim Min-jae is definitely an outstanding player.”
The start of the 2024-25 season is now near. Coach Vincent Kompany’s official debut is imminent. “My first impression was very good,” Neuer said of Kompany, who he worked with during the preseason. The players are following his instructions well. We are trying to implement the high-pressing game plan well. We have a good understanding of Kompany’s philosophy. Last season was not successful. That’s why we want to win as many trophies as possible in the new season,” he said, expressing his desire to do well with Kompany.