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Joshua Kimmich has been ruled out of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash against Arsenal following a bereavement in his immediate family.
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Bayern Munich confirmed Kimmich’s absence on Wednesday, asking the public and media to respect his family’s privacy and refrain from further inquiries.
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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany could also miss the Arsenal clash due to a viral infection that has affected his legs, with assistant coach Aaron Danks taking over media duties on Tuesday.
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Kimmich has been a key player for Bayern Munich this season, featuring in six matches across all competitions, including the club’s first two Champions League fixtures.
October 21, (THEWILL) – Bayern Munich midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, has been ruled out of the Champions League clash against Arsenal following a bereavement in his immediate family.
The Bavarians will take on Arsenal in their third Champions League match on Wednesday night at the Allianz Arena.
According to reports in Germany, Kimmich lost his father, Berthold Kimmich, who passed away at the age of 57.
The club confirmed his absence a statement on their social media account on Wednesday.
The statement read: “Due to a death in his immediate family, Joshua Kimmich is not in the squad today for the match against Arsenal.
“On behalf of the family, we ask that his privacy and grief be respected, and that further inquiries and reporting be refrained from.
“In deep sympathy, the entire FC Bayern stands by Joshua Kimmich’s side.”
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Similarly, Bayern Munich coach, Vincent Kompany, could also miss the clash due to a viral infection that is affecting his legs.
Kompany spent the day at home on Tuesday with assistant coach, Aaron Danks, taking over media duties.
“It has affected his legs at times and he’s felt some pain.
“It’s just a virus. The doctors, the experts, know way more than I do. The most important thing we’ve just encouraged is that he rests, he takes the time he needs, whatever that may be, however long that may be.
“Whether that’s tomorrow or whether that’s two, three days’ time, I don’t know at this moment. Getting Vince to rest is a challenge.”
Kimmich has been a key player for Bayern Munich this season, playing six matches in all competitions, including their first two matches in the Champions League.
