"The first thing I said to the team in January was that we have seven games in 20 days, so everyone will play and feel they're a part of it. Min-jae started the last game. But because we did well in the Champions League, we'll have fewer games in February, so we'll have to make less changes. Then in March in full gas again. Now this month, it's about being professional and winning our games,"
"Next month everyone will feel included again. Leaving someone out means nothing, it's just a decision you have to make - there will be another one and then another. Today, was Min-jae. Wednesday you'll ask me about someone else. Saturday you won't have to because Michael is suspended. But it's a good situation because everyone is fit. Last year against Inter we had nine players out. I'll take this situation every day of the week."
Kim Min-jae did not make the match day squad to face TSG Hoffenheim despite being fit. The 29-year-old endured a difficult start to the season with recurring Achilles issues and now sits behind Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah in the pecking order. Min-jae has been a regular substitute when available but was omitted as part of squad rotation to maintain healthy competition. A congested January calendar required broad rotation, while fewer February fixtures and a busy March will change selection dynamics. A fully fit Bayern squad increases depth and competition, prioritizing key players on match days.
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