South Korean national coach Hong Myung-bo recently criticized Bayern Munich for Kim Min-jae's absence from the national team due to Achilles issues. While expressing frustration is natural, Hong has faced criticism for overcalling Kim, who has dealt with chronic pain since last October, resulting in stress from international travel. This situation raises questions about Hong's judgment, especially since Korea is in a relatively easy World Cup qualifying group, which could have allowed exploration of other player options instead of insisting on fielding an ailing Kim.
Hong's criticisms of Bayern Munich for Kim Min-jae's absence overlook his own responsibility in overusing the player during national team duties, exacerbating injury risks.
Despite Kim's ongoing Achilles issues, Hong repeatedly called him up for international duty, adding stress through extensive travel, which likely contributed to his injury.
The current World Cup qualifying group is seen as easy, which raises questions about Hong's insistence on having Kim participate instead of exploring other player options.
If Hong had chosen to give Kim a break, it could have been an opportunity to evaluate alternative players for the national team ahead of the World Cup.
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