Kimmich benched against Bremen: Why he's out of Bayern's XI | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich is not in Bayern Munich’s starting lineup against Werder Bremen. Here’s why.

Surprise at the Allianz Arena: Joshua Kimmich is not in the starting eleven for Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen (kick-off 8:30 pm), but instead starts the match on the bench.

Coach Vincent Kompany is opting for Tom Bischof and Leon Goretzka in central midfield instead.

According to Munich’s tz, Kimmich has been ill over the past few days and was only able to train to a limited extent. Although he rejoined parts of team training on Thursday, it wasn’t enough for a spot in the starting lineup. Kompany apparently does not want to take any risks and is temporarily leaving out the 30-year-old.

Bischof, who joined FCB from TSG Hoffenheim before the season, is benefiting from the situation and is making his Bundesliga starting debut for the German record champions. The 20-year-old will form a double pivot with Goretzka.

For Goretzka, it’s also a milestone: He is making his 300th appearance in the Bundesliga.

Will Kimmich be substituted in for Bayern against Bremen?

Kimmich could still play a role during the match if the situation calls for it. There are also several alternatives on the bench, including new signing Nicolas Jackson, Raphael Guerreiro, and Minjae Kim.

Despite personnel concerns—Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, Jamal Musiala, Josip Stanisic, and Jonas Urbig are all out injured—Kompany wants to build on a perfect start to the season (four wins from four games). Especially in midfield, he is relying on fresh energy and more flexibility against Werder.

Whether Kimmich will be fully fit again soon should become clear in the coming days. If his recovery goes according to plan, he could return to the starting lineup in the next match.

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