Kim Min-jae passes the second Group E match between Jordan and South Korea at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) 2023 Qatar Asian Cup held at Altumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar on the 20th of last month. 스포츠토토
"I'm sorry"
Following Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae also expressed his apology for being eliminated from the semifinals of the Asian Cup.
Kim Min-jae said on social networking service (SNS) on the 9th, "I apologize and thank the players, the coaching staff, and the fans who always supported me during the long tournament."
He wrote, "We didn't get the results that everyone wanted. I'm sorry that we couldn't show you as good as the fans supported us."
The national soccer team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, was defeated 0-2 in the semifinals of the tournament on the 7th after being helpless. The first attempt to regain the top of the Asian Cup in 64 years was canceled at the final threshold.
The defense, which collapsed due to poor attacks, frequent mistakes, and disordered concentration with zero effective shots, was the root of the fire.
Kim Min-jae's absence was fatal. The core of the defense, he failed to play in the semifinals due to accumulated warnings.
"As a player who plays for the national team, I feel a great responsibility, and as I play for the national team, I feel like I need to improve the more I play for the national team," Kim Min-jae said after returning to his team Bayern Munich after the competition. "I will try my best to produce as many results as you support me. Thank you for your support during the competition."
Meanwhile, Munich heavily covered Kim Min-jae's return and participation in training through its official website and SNS. Kim Min-jae is set to play in the 21st round of the Bundesliga against Leverkusen on the 11th.