Shortly before the last game of the year, FC Bayern has to cope with the loss of Joshua Kimmich. The absolute top performer will miss the game in Heidenheim.
Munich/Heidenheim – FC Bayern Munich is traveling to Heidenheim for the end of the year with significant personnel concerns. In the away game on Sunday (December 21st – 5:30 p.m. / DAZN) against the second-to-last team in the table, record champion coach Vincent Kompany will “probably” have to do without a central support. The Bayern coach announced this on Saturday.
Joshua Kimmich is still suffering from an ankle injury that he sustained while playing for the national team in November. “He probably won’t make it,” Kompany explained now. The DFB-Captain recently played despite pain and accepted a lot of strain. “We’ve had so many games, at some point the pain is too much. He couldn’t train this week and played his games beyond the pain threshold,” said Kompany.
Kompany leaves Kimmich at home due to injury
There is hope for Kimmich’s personnel at the start of 2026. FC Bayern expect the 30-year-old to be fully operational again in January. “I expect him to be back to normal in January,” said the Belgian, indicating that FC Bayern no longer wants to take any risks with their leading player.
In addition to Kimmich, the German record champions will be missing other regular staff. goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is out due to a thigh injury, right-back Konrad Laimer is out due to suspension. In addition, Nicolas Jackson and farewell candidate Sacha Boey are unavailable due to illness due to the Africa Cup. Jamal Musiala is still not an option either. Bayern’s wonder boy recently completed some of the team training after breaking his fibula.
However, there is positive news from shooting star Michael Olise. The offensive player is ready to play again after eye surgery. “He’s okay,” Kompany explained. In addition, the Bayern coach can again rely on Luis Díaz, who has served his yellow card suspension.
Despite the tense personnel situation, the Munich team are the clear favorites going into the game against 1. FC Heidenheim. In the last meeting, the Munich team literally overwhelmed FCH. With a win, FC Bayern wants to end a successful sporting year and remain undefeated in the first half of the season – even without some of their most important top performers. (LF)
