Good news for FC Bayern just ahead of the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund. Joshua Kimmich is available again for the German record champions. The 31-year-old had recently been absent due to a death in his immediate family. Now his return to the Munich squad is imminent.
As reported by Sky, Kimmich will be back in Bayern’s lineup on Saturday against BVB. On Friday, the midfielder took part in a team training session for the first time in several days.
This means FC Bayern regains an important player just in time for the prestigious showdown with the Black and Yellows. However, it remains to be seen whether Kimmich will return to the starting lineup right away.
Kimmich returns after a difficult few days
The German national team player had taken a break from sports in recent days. This was due to a bereavement in his immediate family.
For this reason, Kimmich had already missed the Champions League showdown against Arsenal FC. The 31-year-old was also unavailable for the subsequent Bundesliga away game against SC Freiburg.
FC Bayern had officially confirmed his absence against Arsenal and asked that the player’s and his family’s privacy be respected.
Now, the return of the midfield leader is on the horizon. By participating in team training on Friday, Kimmich has taken an important step toward his comeback.
This is welcome news for the Munich club. After all, the 31-year-old is one of the most important leaders on the roster and plays a central role, particularly in building up play.
Bayern Gets a Key Boost for the Big Match Against BVB
With the match against Borussia Dortmund on the horizon, the national team player’s return could hardly come at a better time.
Kimmich is one of the absolute key players for the German record champions. His passing accuracy, game awareness, and experience are particularly important in big games.
In his absence, Tom Bischof, among others, had taken on additional responsibility in central midfield. The youngster impressed with a committed performance in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
With Kimmich back, the Bayern coaching staff now has another high-quality option at their disposal. It remains to be seen whether the 31-year-old will be ready to play a full match after his brief break.
One thing is clear, however: His return significantly improves Munich’s personnel options.