Joshua Kimmich (30) definitely doesn’t want to miss this top-flight match!
If FC Bayern In the Champions League on Wednesday at Arsenal FC (9pm/DAZN), the vice-captain should once again take a crucial role in Germany’s record-winning pivot.
In 6:2 against SC Freiburg Last Saturday, Kimmich was unused for the first time this season!
Coach Vincent Kompany (39) rested his midfielder for 90 minutes because Kimmich was still struggling with a capsule injury in his right ankle, which he suffered about a week and a half ago, the day before the German national team’s World Cup qualifying match against Luxembourg (2-0).
Kimmich returned to the pitch a few days later in a 6-0 win against Slovakia – but the pain doesn’t seem to have gone away!
Kimmich talked about his sore ankle
After the victory against Freiburg, Kimmich provided information regarding the current condition of his ankle. The DFB captain said: “It could be better. It will work against Arsenal.” When BILD asked if he would play against the London team with or without tape, Kimmich answered with a smile: “Definitely with tape!”
Meaning: He still feels the pain, but he definitely wants to grit his teeth against Arsenal. An adhesive bandage is wrapped around the ankle and helps stabilize the joint and reduce pain.
Bayern needs a DFB captain against a top club from London. The reason is, the team coached by coach Mikel Arteta (43) has so far managed to get through the premier class league phase with a clean record, like the Munich team.
After this BILD question: Kompany suddenly took a deep breath
The Gunners achieved four wins from four matches. Just because of a slightly worse goal difference, Arsenal is in second place in the standings behind Bayern.
On Wednesday, Kimmich wants to help ensure that England are not left behind – with footage and, if necessary, with pain!
