Will Joshua Kimmich (26), who publicly acknowledged his unvaccinated status, still be vaccinated against the coronavirus in the future?
One person has a very clear opinion on this: Ilkay Gündogan (31)!
The ManCity star expects his DFB colleague to overcome doubts about a vaccination. Gündogan tells the “editorial network Germany”: “I believe that the time will come when Jo will be vaccinated. He deliberately did not rule that out for the future. “
Gündogan himself is vaccinated, says: “Everyone has to look in the mirror and answer for themselves whether they have done everything to protect themselves and their loved ones as best as possible. Because there is no compulsory vaccination, everyone has the choice. “
And with a view to football, Gündogan also thinks this is right. The national player emphasizes: “The fact is that there are still a lot of people in society who are not vaccinated and have the right to do so. Why should this be done differently in football? Footballers are part of society. ”However, one must think about further measures if the corona situation does not improve.
He himself will not actively approach teammates when it comes to the vaccination: “I remember that after my illness I talked to some of the other players and told them about my own personal experiences. I am a very tolerant person, respect other opinions and therefore don’t want to judge. “
In September, the 53-time national player fell ill with Covid-19 himself, so he knows what he is talking about. Gündogan overcame the disease, but unlike many other athletes who tested positive for Corona, he had strong symptoms.
Perhaps his statements and experiences will make Kimmich rethink a little faster …
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