Joshua Kimmich is officially available for FC Bayern Munich, a massive jolt of good news coming right before their colossal showdown against Borussia Dortmund. This is huge for Bayern, no doubt about it.
Kimmich Returns to Midfield Mastery
Seriously, this is a lift Bayern absolutely needed. Kimmich, the midfield general, missed their last three games. He was out due to a family bereavement, and you could feel that absence. But ‘Sky’ is reporting he’s good to go, immediate effect, ready to step back onto the pitch. You know what that means: Bayern gets its engine back just in time for the biggest game on their calendar.
Still Missing Key Pieces
Now, don’t get it twisted, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. While Kimmich is back, Bayern confirmed today at their pre-match press conference that two other absolute studs won’t make it. Manuel Neuer and Jamal Musiala are still not ready. That’s a blow, plain and simple. Losing Neuer’s presence in goal and Musiala’s electric playmaking is tough, even with Kimmich back orchestrating the midfield.
The Klassiker Awaits
So, here we are. It’s the Klassiker, Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Bayern gets a huge boost with Kimmich rejoining the squad, but they’re still going into enemy territory without Neuer and Musiala. This match against Borussia Dortmund is always massive, and with Kimmich’s return, you just know it’s going to be an absolute battle. Every fan will be glued to their screens, waiting to see how this plays out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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