FC Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich missed the German national team’s international match against France (2-1) due to a muscle injury. On Thursday afternoon, Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel described the top player’s appearance in the top game against Bayer Leverkusen (Friday, 8:30 p.m.) as “questionable”. A decision is said to have been made a little later.
According to “Bild”, Joshua Kimmich will probably be in FC Bayern’s matchday squad. Because as the tabloid observed: The 28-year-old was able to complete a session alongside his teammates on Thursday afternoon under public scrutiny.
A final decision on whether to use the midfielder will only be made on Friday. The tendency for Kimmich is that he can play against Leverkusen.
Joshua Kimmich missed the DFB game against the French in Dortmund due to muscular problems. In the 4-1 disgrace against Japan in Wolfsburg, he was used as a right-back by Hansi Flick.
FC Bayern: Tuchel gives Goretzka a guarantee for a top game
One thing is clear: If the 80-time German international is able to play against Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, he will be used in his regular position in central midfield. Should he be out or not be on the pitch from the start, summer newcomer Konrad Laimer would probably be coach Thomas Tuchel’s obvious option.
Leon Goretzka, who was not nominated for the recent international matches by now-sacked former national coach Hansi Flick, will now certainly play in central midfield.
Tuchel gave the former Schalke player a guarantee of action for the top game against the Werkself: “Leon dug in and played very well. He trained here in the small group and also allowed himself a bit of rest. He will start again for us tomorrow and can do everything to be part of the national team again next time.”