Joshua Kimmich took a hard hit to the ankle during Germany’s victory in Serbia. Afterward, the Bayern star provided an update regarding the upcoming international match.
A sigh of relief for Joshua Kimmich and FC Bayern: The midfielder has reported no lingering discomfort in his ankle following the hard foul in the Nations League match against Serbia. When asked whether the injury would be a problem for Monday’s match against the Netherlands, the German captain gave a clear answer.
“No, there are absolutely no problems,” he said after the match.
According to his own assessment, Kimmich can now look forward to the next international match without any limitations caused by the blow. In the 76th minute of the 3-1 victory in Belgrade, Vanja Dragojevic committed a nasty foul on the Bayern player and was shown a red card. The incident apparently had no consequences for the German midfielder that would jeopardize his next appearance.
Kimmich Shines in Germany’s Victory in Belgrade
On the field as well, Kimmich could look back on a successful evening. Together with Aleksandar Pavlovic, he formed the German team’s defensive midfield duo. The captain repeatedly initiated attacks and, after the break, set up Brajan Gruda’s goal to make it 3-0.
Kimmich also nearly got on the scoresheet himself. However, his supposed goal to make it 4-1 didn’t count because Kai Havertz was offside and blocked the Serbian goalkeeper’s view. For his performance, the Bayern star received a grade of 2 in the FCBinside individual player ratings.
In addition to Kimmich and Pavlovic, a third Munich player, Jonathan Tah, was in the starting lineup. Tom Bischof came on for Pavlovic in the 73rd minute. Bayern players were thus once again an important part of national team coach Jürgen Klopp’s squad.
Kimmich will be back in action on Monday against the Netherlands. As captain and central midfielder, he is one of the DFB team’s key players. The news that he is fit to play is therefore also good news for Klopp.
FC Bayern is also likely to welcome the news with relief. After the international break, the Bundesliga home game against 1. FC Köln awaits on November 20. Given the numerous absences in the Munich squad, another injury would have been particularly bitter. According to Kimmich himself, however, there is no cause for concern regarding the blow to his ankle.