Bayern Munich & Ex Napoli Center-Back Not Fully Fit But Will Start Vs Inter Milan In Champions League Quarter-Final Decider | OneFootball

Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae is in contention for the starting line-up for tomorrow’s Champions League decider against Inter Milan.

According to German outlet Bild via FCInterNews, the South Korea international is not 100% fit.

However, Vincent Kompany doesn’t have the luxury of leaving the ex-Napoli center-back out of the squad.

Indeed, with Hiroki Ito and Dayot Upamecano on the sidelines, Bayern’s defensive options look alarmingly thin.

Kim started last week’s game in Munich but largely struggled to cope with Lautaro Martinez.

Nonetheless, he remains the only senior alternative alongside Eric Dier.

Bayern Munich Star Kim Min-jae in Contention for Starting XI vs Inter Milan

MUNICH, GERMANY – DECEMBER 17: Kim Min-Jae of Bayern Munich reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on December 17, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Kim failed to complete the whole training session yesterday.

Yet, with a lack of reliable backup options, Kompany will probably include him in his starting eleven tomorrow.

Bayern’s backline looked porous in the first leg, even with Kim at full strength.

Now that he’s not 100% ready, there should be more room for Inter’s relentless frontline.

Furthermore, Simone Inzaghi’s charges have proved well-versed in seizing every opportunity in the Champions League.

Therefore, the home fans have another reason for optimism.