Munich-Berlin match abruptly cancelled due to heavy snow

Munich-Berlin match abruptly cancelled due to heavy snow

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Kim Min-jae faced a break mixed with bad luck and luck. It's bad luck that the game was canceled, but Kim Min-jae is lucky to be able to rest.

Munich and Union Berlin were scheduled to play the 13th round of the German Bundesliga in the 2023-24 season at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, at 11:30 p.m. on the 2nd. Munich was second in the league with 32 points and Berlin was at the bottom of the league with only seven points.

Ahead of this game, a lot of attention was paid to Kim Min-jae's physical condition. This is because Kim Min-jae's injury, which he thought was a minor injury, was a little longer than expected. The game where Kim Min-jae collapsed was between Munich and Cologne on the 25th.

Concerns were raised as Kim Min-jae was expected to be selected ahead of the match against Cologne. Just before entering the A-match in November, Germany's "Sport 1" said, "Kim Min-jae is busy during the A-match period as well. There will be matches against China in Singapore on the 16th and Shenzhen, China on the 21st. And in less than 80 hours, he will return to the game against Cologne on the evening of the 25th. If you add all the travel distances, it will be about 20,000 kilometers," he said, even worried.'

Germany's "TZ" also said, "Kim Min-jae is currently Munich's only central defender. If he gets injured during the A-match period, it will be a huge blow to Munich. The failure to recruit at the end of the transfer market is causing problems so far. "If the defense is shaken, the whole team will be shaken," he said, insisting that Kim Min-jae should never be hurt.

He was Kim Min-jae, who had a near-exercise schedule, but Jürgen Klinsmann, head coach of the Korean national team, said he would want to play and used Kim Min-jae in both games. Kim Min-jae, who moved to Singapore and China in South Korea and played against China, played the second Asian qualifying match of the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup held in November and immediately moved to South Korea and boarded a plane to Germany.

He was Kim Min-jae, who would not have been able to adjust to the time difference after arriving in Germany, but Thomas Tuchel also chose Kim Min-jae as the starter. Despite the concerns, Kim Min-jae, who was showing good performance, was injured in the 14th minute of the first half. While competing with Cologne striker Davizelke for an aerial ball, he fell sharply. Kim Min-jae, who would have jumped up in normal times, could not easily stand up. Kim Min-jae, whose center of gravity collapsed in the air, fell without absorbing the shock as he failed to land stably.

Immediately, medical staff were deployed to check Kim Min-jae's condition. Everyone was worried until Kim Min-jae stood up because there were many fans who worried that they might get injured while being abused. Kim Min-jae, who stood up after being taken action by medical staff, was put into the game after taking simple action. It didn't seem like a major injury, but it was enough to impress Munich fans with Kim Min-jae's sacrifice for the team.

Germany's AZ said on the 29th, "Kim Min-jae is a hidden hero in Munich. It reported an article titled "Why should we not miss Kim Min-jae, a warrior under any circumstances?" The media praised Kim Min-jae's dedication to the team, saying, "Because there is no replacement, Kim Min-jae impressed with his impressive determination with a scene in the match against Cologne."

"AZ" said, "Kim Min-jae, who went on an expedition to Cologne, almost went out (out of the stadium) in the 14th minute of the first half. After being attached to Zelke in the air, Kim Min-jae was shocked. "I rolled around on the ground with a face distorted by pain," he explained at the time.

I was shocked, and if it was really hard, I could have asked for a replacement on the bench, but Kim Min-jae silently played full-time. Munich, with Kim Min-jae's flawless defense and Harry Kane's score at the forefront, overcame the A-match humility well and brought three points.

Shortly after the match against Cologne, news came that Kim Min-jae had fallen into Munich team training. It was because of the injury he suffered in the process of falling against Cologne. According to Germany's "Bild," Kim Min-jae did not train for the team on the 27th and 28th due to a hip contusion.
Coach Tuchel also did not overdo it when Kim Min-jae, who is an option and can never be left out of the team, had to rest due to an injury. Kim Min-jae was excluded from the list at all in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group A match against Copenhagen on the 30th.

The spot where Kim Min-jae was missing was filled by midfielder Leon Goretzka. Goretzka and Dayo Upamecano worked together to score no runs. Munich has already confirmed its advance to the round of 16 with the top spot in the group, so it ran the game with a partial rotation. The result was a 1-1 draw.

After Kim Min-jae was injured, everyone expected him to return after the match against Copenhagen because he played until the end of the match against Cologne. However, Kim Min-jae's injury didn't seem to be that simple. The training has been conducted, but it seems that he has not recovered to 100 percent so far.

In a press conference ahead of the match against Berlin, Tuchel said, "Saturday is expected to be enough. But we won't know until tomorrow or the day after tomorrow," he said.

If Kim Min-jae played without fully recovering from his injury, it could be a recurrence, and in severe cases, the injury could be prolonged, so everyone paid attention to whether Kim Min-jae would play with a worried gaze.

However, he faced an unexpected variable. Hours before the match, the German "kicker" said on the 2nd, "The heavy snow disrupted southern Bavaria, and the Bundesliga match between Munich and Union Berlin scheduled for Saturday afternoon was also canceled."
Soon after, Munich announced the cancellation of the game on its official website. Munich said, "Munich's Bundesliga match against Berlin, which was originally scheduled to be held at Allianz Arena today, was postponed due to heavy snow overnight. Snow is not expected to stop until Saturday evening, he said, explaining that the cancellation of the game was inevitable.

Munich then said, "Even if we were able to secure a stadium at Allianz Arena in a situation where the game could be held until the afternoon, safety could be at risk, and cancellations were inevitable due to traffic conditions. Snowfall from the roof of Allianz Arena can pose an immeasurable danger to spectators. It is almost impossible to enter the stadium at the moment," he said.

The weather in Munich suddenly turned sub-zero this week. This led to heavy snow, and the game was eventually canceled due to continued snow. Heavy snow in Munich is forecast to continue until 8 p.m. local time on the 2nd. A heavy snow warning has already been issued in Munich.

The city of Munich is already paralyzed by unexpected heavy snow. Munich said, "Many buses and trains have been canceled, and many roads and highways have been completely closed. The subway line U6 to Freutmaning and Allianz Arena in Munich has also been suspended. Munich police have advised people not to leave their homes. In this situation, we cannot guarantee that the necessary security personnel will be able to reach Allianz Arena," he said, explaining the current situation.
Munich announced that it would agree on a new date with Cologne and the German Football Association. He also explained that tickets for canceled games will remain in effect. Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dresen said: "I'm very sorry. However, the safety of Berlin fans and our supporters is the top priority. Access to the Allianz Arena is not guaranteed as numerous roads are blocked and various public transportation is suspended. I will let you know the new date as soon as possible," he said.

It is unknown how the sudden cancellation of the game will affect the future season. However, it is highly likely that the game against Cologne, which was canceled, will not proceed for the time being. This is because there is no more time to put in a new game within 2023.

Munich will play Eintracht Frankfurt (away), Manchester United (away) on the 13th, Stuttgart (home) on the 18th, and Wolfsburg (away) on the 21st before entering the winter break. After that, the schedule for the second half of the year will be held from January 13th. The match against Cologne is not expected until the second half of the season.

The sudden cancellation of the game is embarrassing, but it will be a lovely break for Kim Min-jae. It is the first time that he has been given two consecutive breaks this season. It may also be a relief for Munich. It was at a time when the fatigue of the main players, including the center back, was increasing due to continued overwork. Thanks to the heavy snow, Kim Min-jae will be able to rest and other players will also be able to reduce their fatigue.  안전한 파워볼사이트

Of course, no one can predict what kind of aftermath it will return depending on when the postponed match against Cologne will be held. Even in the second half of the season, Munich has to play a tight UCL schedule. Still, it may not be a huge burden because it has been eliminated from the German Football Association's Pokal Cup.