After the Bayern game, Joshua Kimmich answered all questions about the discussions about his vaccination status in detail
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Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich confirms after beating Hoffenheim that he is not vaccinated against Corona. Then the national player starts a critical explanatory speech. The association declares that everything is done to convince the professionals to vaccinate.
Dhe FC Bayern Munich beats Hoffenheim 4-0 (4-0) and remains the league leader in the Bundesliga. But around the game, the focus was on the vaccination discussions about Joshua Kimmich. After the victory, the national player commented for the first time on reports from “Bild”, according to which he was one of five unvaccinated players at the record champions.
“Yes, that’s right. Because I personally have concerns about the lack of long-term studies. Nevertheless, I am aware of my responsibility and adhere to all hygiene rules. All of our unvaccinated players are tested every two to three days, ”said Kimmich after the game on“ Sky ”.
Then the 26-year-old criticized what he thought was the hasty conviction of unvaccinated people: “Everyone should make the decision for themselves. Nevertheless, it is not now that I am somehow a corona denier or vaccination opponent. I think it’s a shame that apparently there is only vaccinated or unvaccinated. Often I have the feeling that one is immediately stamped, ”says Kimmich. There are also “a few other people who simply have concerns”. “That must be allowed as long as you stick to the measures,” continued the Bayern professional.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Joshua Kimmich celebrate Bayern’s victory against Hoffenheim
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When asked if and when he wanted to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, Kimmich replied: “It’s not about my categorically not wanting to be vaccinated. It’s about the fact that I still have concerns. ”With regard to his vaccination status and his social commitment in the corona pandemic, Kimmich sees no contradiction.
“’We Kick Corona’ was about supporting charitable institutions that got into need due to Corona. We also donated to Unicef, ”explained Kimmich, who, together with his teammate Leon Goretzka, launched the“ We Kick Corona ”(#wekickcorona) campaign in March 2020, with which they collect donations for social projects.
“Is not in our power”
Hasan Salihamidzic had commented on the vaccination status within the team before Bayern’s game against Hoffenheim.
“We recommend that players get vaccinated. Also to enable everyone in Germany to have a more normal life. But everyone can decide for themselves at Bayern, ”said Salihamidzic on the Sky microphone before the home game against Hoffenheim kicked off.
When asked whether national player Kimmich was actually still unvaccinated, the 44-year-old replied evasively: “You have to ask the players yourself. It’s a private matter. The players have to decide for themselves and express themselves. “
When asked whether those responsible at Bayern would like to be able to oblige the professionals to have a vaccination, Salihamidzic replied with another reference to the current legal situation: “It is not in our power. There is no compulsory vaccination in Germany. Everyone can decide for themselves. At FC Bayern and throughout Germany. “
Salihamidzic praises health department
On Thursday it became known that Julian Nagelsmann was infected with the corona virus despite a full vaccination. Bayern’s coach had missed the game in the Champions League against Benfica Lisbon due to illness and was represented by his assistant Dino Toppmöller.
Nagelsmann finally flew back to Germany separately from the team. He’s doing a lot better, confirmed Salihamidzic. “As always, the cooperation with the health department was very good. Our team doctor took care of that, everything went really well. “
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