Joshua Kimmich was infected with Corona more than two weeks ago. Because of infiltration in the lungs, he should not start training until seven to ten days later
Source: dpa / Sven Hoppe
Joshua Kimmich’s case has been an integral part of the German pandemic debate for weeks. The FC Bayern professional, who had meanwhile suffered from Corona, made public at the end of October that he was not vaccinated. Since then he has been silent. Til today.
Et has been a long time since Joshua Kimmich spoke. Much more had been said about him. About him, the German national player, who confirmed on October 23 after the game against 1899 Hoffenheim (4-0) that he had not been vaccinated against the Corona virus. Kimmich, who at that time had spoken to “Sky” for almost five minutes, triggered a big debate. She picked up speed again almost two weeks ago after it became known that he had been infected with Corona.
On Sunday, Kimmich spoke again for the first time. He told ZDF that he would be vaccinated. “In general, it was just difficult for me to deal with my fears and concerns, that’s why I was undecided for so long,” ZDF quoted him from an interview that was broadcast in the “Sportreportage” from 5.10 pm.
Kimmich is out until the end of the year
In the conversation, the 26-year-old also expresses himself for the first time about his current health situation. According to ZDF, he also regrets not having decided earlier to get vaccinated.
Bayern’s trainer Julian Nagelsmann assumes that Kimmich can start training in seven to ten days after his corona infection. “Then he is built up like a player who was injured for four weeks,” Nagelsmann said on Saturday before the Bundesliga game against Mainz (2-1). There are clear guidelines as to how and when to increase. Kimmich is a player who burns extremely, who wants to play again quickly.
Kimmich is sure to be out until the end of the year. Due to a slight infiltration in the lungs as a result of his illness, he is currently unable to fully train.
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