Calf issues for Minjae Kim: Bayern comeback still uncertain | OneFootball

After his injury against Hoffenheim, there were initially anxious moments. Now it appears: Minjae Kim is apparently on the verge of a quick return to the field.

Hopes for a quick comeback of Minjae Kim are alive. The South Korean, who had to leave the field limping in the 69th minute during the 4-1 victory in Hoffenheim on Saturday, is working on his return – and might already be back on the field against Werder Bremen.

First session with new rehab chief

As reported by BILD, the 28-year-old completed a short session Tuesday morning with the new rehab director Benjamin Sommer, who moved to Säbener Straße from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer. The program included light jogging, easy passing exercises, and mobilization of the injured calf.

It is still unclear if that will be enough. Internally, there is cautious optimism, but Kim would need to participate in parts of the team training by Wednesday at the latest to have a realistic chance of playing on Friday evening.

Strong performance before the injury

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Until his substitution, Kim had impressed in Hoffenheim: a 94 percent pass completion rate, 57 percent of duels won, and an important block before TSG's possible equalizer underscored his importance for Bayern's defense. After a difficult previous season with Achilles tendon problems and transfer rumors, he seemed to be finding his footing again.

Coach Vincent Kompany already has to do without several defensive players. Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are still working individually after ACL and metatarsal injuries, with a comeback expected no earlier than November. Raphael Guerreiro is struggling with muscular problems, and Josip Stanisic is out with a medial ligament tear.

All the more important would be a quick return of Kim – and the hope lives that he can already help again on Friday evening against Werder.

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