Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae has been removed from South Korea's squad for World Cup qualifiers due to an Achilles injury. The team remains optimistic as they aim to secure their place in the 2026 finals.

Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae is set to miss the next “couple of weeks” with an Achilles injury, Vincent Kompany has confirmed. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga game against Union Berlin, the Bayern head coach explained the 28-year-old centre-back was set for a short spell on the sidelines.

Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae will miss "several weeks" with an Achilles tendon injury, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday. "Min-jae is injured," Kompany said in a press conference, adding: "I hope it won't take too long,