Bayern Munich coach, Thomas Tuchel said costly mistakes by Kim Min-Jie cost his team in their Champions League semi final 2-2 draw against Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena Tuesday night.
Vinicius Junior opened scoring for Real Madrid, before Leroy Sane and Harry Kane put Bayern Munich ahead, but seven minutes from time Vinicius scored from the spot after Kim brought down Rodrygo in the box.
Tuchel said Kim who moved from Napoli last summer was at fault for both goals scored against Bayern.
“He made the first move too early against Vinicius in the first goal and got caught by Toni Kroos’ pass, he speculated and was too aggressive,” Tuchel said, as reported by Bild.
“The second goal, unfortunately it was another mistake.
“We were five against two, we had the numbers. There was no need to defend that aggressively against Rodrygo. The moment Eric was about to help, he [Kim] brought him [Rodrygo] down.
“Unfortunately with their quality, these mistakes get punished. But well, it happens. We have to move on.’
The South Korean defender who had been a crucial part of Napoli’s Serie A title winning team last season, received support from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
“We spoke about it in the dressing room.
“Mistakes happen, it’s part of football. It doesn’t mean he’ll perform badly in the next games.”
