Teammates and coaches all recognize Kim Min-jae (27, Napoli)’s skills. After winning the match against Atalanta, when asked about Kim Min-jae’s skills, the player and the manager answered in unison.
Napoli beat Atalanta 2-0 in the home game 스포츠토토 of the 26th round of Italian Serie A in the 2022-23 season held at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy on the 12th at 2:00 am (Korean time). Napoli (68 points) widened the gap with Inter Milan (50 points) in second place.
As usual, Kim Min-jae, who started as a center back with Amir Rahmani, played an active part for 76 minutes that day, contributing to the team’s scoreless victory.
Kim Min-jae displayed his strengths without hesitation, such as a clever defense that cuts one step ahead with quick judgment and a stable build-up. He was always ahead of his opponents. In the second half, he was applauded for his tackle that only took the ball out. The game was finished early due to a suspected calf injury, but Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said after the game, “Kim Min-jae will also participate in training tomorrow morning.”
Coach Spalletti raised his thumb toward Kim Min-jae, who played a big role on the day. According to Italian media Arena Napoli, manager Spalletti said, “Kim Min-jae starts helping everyone by looking at everyone even in complicated situations. It seems as if he has become 3 or 4 players.”
Compared to Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea), who led Napoli’s defense until last season. “Both players are special,” Spalletti said. Players who are very fast and can find the opponent’s ball,” he said. “Kim Min-jae is younger than Koulibaly. I want to see him in 1 year, 2 years, 3 years. He has tremendous potential.”
Neapolitan goalkeeper Pierluigi Golini also assisted. He said, “Kim? he is a monster He is strong and has great speed. When I arrived in Naples, I didn’t know who he was. As we trained together, I realized how strong he was. He is mentally very strong. When he gets the ball back he always tries to pass it. He’s a monster,” he said, sticking out his tongue.
Golini had a meal with Son Heung-min at Tottenham last season. He went on loan to Napoli during the winter transfer window after going to Fiorentina this season. He started against Atalanta and kept a clean sheet.