European media predicted that Korean monster defender Kim Min-jae (28, Bayern Munich) will start the match on the bench. However, Munich's defeat was also expected.

Germany's prestigious Munich will play the first leg of the 2023-2024 European Champions League quarterfinals against England Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, at 4 a.m. on the 10th (Korea time).

Kim Min-jae will be included in the London away list, but it is uncertain whether he will be able to play against Arsenal. Realistically, chances are high that he will be excluded from the list. Several European media outlets also claimed that Mathias Derricht and Eric Dier will replace Kim. First, English football expert 90 MIN predicted Derricht, Dier, Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies as back fours for Munich. Notably, Derricht explained, "Neither Kim nor Dayot Upamecano made a good impression last weekend. Derricht is ready to start against Arsenal with Dier."

Football statistics site Footmob had a similar opinion. Derricht, Dyer and Kimmich were expected to appear, while Rafael Guerreiro was expected to play as the left full-back instead of Davis. Footmob, another statistical media outlet, initially predicted that Kim Min-jae and Upamecano would start, but changed its opinion that Dyer and Derricht would start. Both full-backs are Kimmich and Davis.

As such, Kim Min-jae is having a hard time. He seems to have been pushed out of the starting lineup competition with Dyer and Derricht. Starting with the second leg of the round of 16 European Champions League against Lazio last month, he was excluded from the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game. He started in the 28th round of the league against Heidenheim on the 6th, but failed to get a passing score. Munich lost the game 2-3. It won five kicks and six aerial duels, but all the goals it conceded were scored on Kim's spot. Kim Min-jae stepped up to block the opponent's attack, but sometimes he had space or missed the Heidenheim striker. German media Kicker pointed out that he was "disappointed" by Kim's performance

German media outlet RAN reported on Tuesday that Kim had his worst day in the match against Heidenheim. He was involved in all three goals conceded. "For this reason, Kim is likely to come back to the bench in the match against Arsenal."

Led by Coach Mikel Arteta, Arsenal ranks first in the English Premier League (EPL). While the Premier League advanced to the round of 31, Arsenal has 22 wins, five draws and four losses (71 points). They have surpassed second-place Liverpool (71 points) and third-place Manchester City (70 points). The English national team has many ace Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice. The French center back William Saliba's defense is also receiving favorable reviews.

Munich, on the other hand, is in danger. Although Munich has won the Bundesliga title for 11 consecutive years, it is highly likely to concede the trophy this season. Munich ranked second in the league with 19 wins, three draws and six losses (60 points).

The gap with Leverkusen (24 wins, four draws, 76 points) is now wide. Rather than winning the title, the team is trailing third-ranked Stuttgart (19 wins, three draws, six losses, 60 points), which is worrisome for the team's second place. In addition, Munich was also eliminated at the German Super Cup and the Pokal Cup, missing the title. The only competition they are aiming for is the European Champions League. However, as this competition features the best teams in Europe, it is not easy to compete for the title. Arsenal is considered a strong opponent in the quarterfinals.