Bayern confirm Joshua Kimmich will miss Arsenal match after family bereavement
Kimmich is out of the Champions League meeting in Munich after a death in his immediate family. The Daily Mail, citing BILD, identified his father as the person who died.
Bayern Munich confirmed on 21 October that Joshua Kimmich would miss that evening’s Champions League match against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena following a death in his immediate family. His absence removes a regular starter from Bayern’s side for the fixture.
The club’s statement did not identify the family member. The Daily Mail, citing German newspaper BILD, reported that Kimmich’s father, Berthold, had died. Kimmich had missed training on Tuesday for what Daily Cannon described as personal reasons; he had initially been expected to be available against Arsenal.
How Kimmich’s absence affects Bayern’s squad
Kimmich had started all but one of Bayern’s matches this season, according to the Daily Mail, and appeared as a substitute in the other. Bayern must now face Arsenal without a player who had featured in every match up to this point. Neither report identified a confirmed replacement for him in the starting lineup.
Michael Olise will also miss the match through a one-match European suspension, the Daily Mail reported. Daily Cannon said he received two yellow cards in Bayern’s 3-3 draw away to Viking. It identified Lennart Karl as the favourite to take his place on the right, an expected selection rather than a confirmed lineup decision.
Jamal Musiala remains out while recovering from a thigh tear sustained on international duty last month, Daily Cannon reported. Its account described suggestions that he might need roughly another week as a provisional estimate, with no confirmed return date.
Neuer and Kompany remain uncertain for Arsenal match
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned to training on Tuesday after missing Bayern’s previous two matches with a foot problem, Daily Cannon reported. Sporting director Max Eberl described the issue as ‘a bit of fluid on the foot’ and said it was ‘nothing serious.’ Jonas Urbig has deputised during Neuer’s absence; Neuer’s return to training left his availability for Arsenal uncertain.
Bayern also faced uncertainty over coach Vincent Kompany’s presence on the touchline. Daily Cannon reported that a viral infection causing leg pain had kept him from Tuesday’s training and press conference, with assistant Aaron Danks handling preparations. The Daily Mail quoted Danks as saying Kompany’s involvement in the match was uncertain.
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Sources and context
- Bayern star to miss Arsenal game after sudden death of fatherDaily Cannon (reporting provider; accessed via Yahoo Sports)
- Joshua Kimmich to miss Arsenal clash after his father's sudden deathDaily Mail
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