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'The Wall of Naples' Kim Min-jae showed his perfect appearance once again in the Champions League.
He was praised as the defending champion for not only his defense but also his elaborate passing.
By Kim Hyung-yeol, staff reporter.
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At the moment of the Rangers' counterattack, Min-jae Kim runs quickly, beats the opponent's attacker, and handles the ball safely.
Kim Min-jae, who combines strength and speed, has been ranked first in most defense indicators.
He intercepted his opponent's counterattacks from the right position, smashed the ball through the air with his great stature, and threw himself to block opposing shots.
He also excelled in elaborate passes.
He tried 96 passes, and he made all but one.
In the 16th minute of the first half, Kim Min-jae's pass from midfield also opened the scoring, and Simeone finished it after going through a cross.
Napoli, who has already secured the Champions League round of 16, won 3-0 and ran 12 consecutive league victories including the league, and Spalletti praised Kim Min-jae to dry his saliva today (27th) as well.
[Spalletti / Naples Director: Have you seen Kim Min-jae?
Minjae Kim has the strength and speed of an animal.
And if he senses his danger, his ability is doubled.]
Napoli's senior Barney apologized for underestimating Kim Min-jae, and Sky Sports commentator Bergomi praised Kim Min-jae as the champion of defense.
(Video editing: Oh Young-taek, CG: Lim Chan-hyeok, Kang Kyung-rim)