Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich still unvaccinated due to 'personal concerns'
3 years, 2 months ago

Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich still unvaccinated due to 'personal concerns'

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According to German daily Bild, Kimmich is one of five Bayern players who are unvaccinated. Berlin: Joshua Kimmich revealed on Saturday he has opted not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 due to “personal concerns” even with Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann currently in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. After playing in Saturday’s 4-0 win at home to Hoffenheim which kept Bayern top of the Bundesliga, the 26-year-old told Sky he has reservations about getting vaccinated, “especially with regard to the lack of long-term studies”. “It’s simply that I still have some concerns.” Before kick-off on Saturday, Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic said the club “recommends its employees get vaccinated in order so everyone can have a more normal life again. Germany’s seven-day coronavirus incidence rate reached 100 infections per 1,00,000 people on Saturday for the first time since May, following a surge in cases in recent weeks.

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Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller out against Dortmund, Joshua Kimmich ruled fit
2 years, 3 months ago

Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller out against Dortmund, Joshua Kimmich ruled fit

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich will be without attacking midfielder Thomas Muller in Saturday’s Bundesliga game against Borussia Dortmund but teammate Joshua Kimich has been ruled fit. Germany international Muller, however, was still having some cold-like symptoms, Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday. I assume he will travel with us.” Bayern is in third place in the Bundesliga on 15 points as …

Bundesliga resumes depleted by coronavirus, Bayern hard hit
3 years ago

Bundesliga resumes depleted by coronavirus, Bayern hard hit

The Hindu  

While Bundesliga players enjoyed their winter break, the coronavirus took none. With Bouna Sarr and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting away at the African Cup, Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann only had 12 outfield players for Friday’s game, as well as goalkeepers Sven Ulreich und Christian Früchtl. Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić acknowledged Wednesday that the club was hoping to postpone Friday’s game, but …

Bayern's Hernandez, Nianzou test positive for COVID-19
3 years ago

Bayern's Hernandez, Nianzou test positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich's Lucas Hernandez and Tanguy Nianzou have tested positive for COVID-19, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, adding to a mounting list of players forced into isolation due to the virus. Club captain Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman, Corentin Tolisso and Omar Richards returned positive tests on Saturday, while assistant coach Dino Toppmoeller is also isolating at home. Last month, …

Captain Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman Among Bayern Munich Covid-19 Cases
3 years ago

Captain Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman Among Bayern Munich Covid-19 Cases

News 18  

Four Bayern Munich players including captain Manuel Neuer, as well as a coach have tested positive for Covid-19, the Bundesliga champions said. Goalkeeper Neuer will miss the first training session of the year, which has been moved from January 2 to January 3 “in light of the current pandemic situation,” Bayern said. “Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman, Corentin Tolisso and Omar …

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection
3 years ago

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich told German TV on Sunday that he will get vaccinated against the coronavirus after his earlier reluctance brought him to the forefront of Germany's debate on vaccine hesitancy. “Broadly, it was just difficult for me to deal with my fears and concerns, and that's why I remained undecided for so long,” Kimmich told public broadcaster …

Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection
3 years ago

Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich told German TV on Sunday that he will get vaccinated against the coronavirus after his earlier reluctance brought him to the forefront of Germany’s debate on vaccine hesitancy. “Broadly, it was just difficult for me to deal with my fears and concerns, and that’s why I remained undecided for so long,” Kimmich told …

Bayern's Kimmich out until January after Covid-related lung damage
3 years, 1 month ago

Bayern's Kimmich out until January after Covid-related lung damage

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich said Thursday that star midfielder Joshua Kimmich would not return to action until January as he recovers from lung damage caused by COVID-19. "I'm happy my self-isolation caused by the coronavirus has ended," said Kimmich, expected to be one of Germany's leading players at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Kimmich sparked a vaccination debate in Germany last …

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich out, Leon Goretzka doubtful against Dortmund
3 years, 1 month ago

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich out, Leon Goretzka doubtful against Dortmund

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich will be without key midfielder Joshua Kimmich when it travels to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday while fellow midfielder Leon Goretzka is doubtful for the top of the table Bundesliga clash, Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday. READ : Germany international Goretzka's participation, even more crucial given the absence of Kimmich in midfield, will be decided as late …

Bayern’s Kimmich, Choupo-Moting positive for coronavirus
3 years, 1 month ago

Bayern’s Kimmich, Choupo-Moting positive for coronavirus

Associated Press  

MUNICH — A month after Joshua Kimmich became the face of Germany’s debate over vaccine hesitancy, the Bayern Munich midfielder has tested positive for the coronavirus along with teammate Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, the club said Wednesday. Bayern said both were “doing well.” Kimmich said last month in a TV interview that he had not yet made a decision about whether …

Bayern's Choupo-Moting, Kimmich test COVID positive
3 years, 1 month ago

Bayern's Choupo-Moting, Kimmich test COVID positive

The Hindu  

Already-quarantined Bayern Munich players Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Joshua Kimmich have tested positive for COVID-19, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday, as the German champions struggle with rising cases and a reduced squad. The club said Kimmich, who is the most high-profile unvaccinated Bayern player, had also tested positive later in the day. Bayern is also dealing with mounting criticism …

German sport facing disruption as 4th coronavirus wave hits
3 years, 1 month ago

German sport facing disruption as 4th coronavirus wave hits

The Hindu  

Cancelled games, players in quarantine and arguments over vaccine mandates. “It’s obvious,” said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann, who himself missed four of the team’s games after contracting COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. Bayern surprisingly lost at Augsburg in Kimmich’s absence on Friday, and there are fears at the club that unvaccinated players could also miss the potentially decisive clash with Borussia …

4 more Bayern Munich players in quarantine after close contact
3 years, 1 month ago

4 more Bayern Munich players in quarantine after close contact

India TV News  

Highlights The 4 players came in contact with a COVID positive person, who works closely with the team. Another four Bayern Munich players have joined Joshua Kimmich in quarantine after having contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. The Bavarian powerhouse said Sunday that Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and Michael Cuisance all have to self-isolate under …

Bayern fines quarantined unvaccinated players: report
3 years, 1 month ago

Bayern fines quarantined unvaccinated players: report

The Hindu  

Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich has docked the wages of unvaccinated players like star midfielder Joshua Kimmich who is in quarantine over contact with Covid-infected individuals, Bild am Sonntag reported. Bayern bosses reportedly summoned him and four other unvaccinated teammates on Thursday to inform them of the pay cut when they are in isolation because they have not taken the jab, …

Bundesliga Leaders Bayern Munich Shocked, Suffer 'Bitter' Defeat at Augsburg
3 years, 1 month ago

Bundesliga Leaders Bayern Munich Shocked, Suffer 'Bitter' Defeat at Augsburg

News 18  

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat at strugglers Augsburg on Friday without Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who is back in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. Goals by Mads Pedersen and Andre Hahn put Augsburg 2-0 up and although Robert Lewandowski claimed his 14th goal in 12 league games, it was not …

Bayern player Kimmich back in quarantine amid vaccine debate
3 years, 1 month ago

Bayern player Kimmich back in quarantine amid vaccine debate

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is in quarantine again. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said Thursday that Kimmich missed training that day because he had contact with a person suspected of having the coronavirus. Kimmich also had to isolate last week and missed Germany’s final World Cup qualifier after having contact with Bayern teammate Niklas Sule, who tested positive for COVID-19. …

Bayern player Kimmich back in quarantine amid vaccine debate
3 years, 1 month ago

Bayern player Kimmich back in quarantine amid vaccine debate

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is in quarantine again. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said Thursday that Kimmich missed training that day because he had contact with a person suspected of having the coronavirus. Kimmich also had to isolate last week and missed Germany’s final World Cup qualifier after having contact with Bayern teammate Niklas Süle, who tested positive …

Absences pile up for Germany after COVID-19 infection
3 years, 2 months ago

Absences pile up for Germany after COVID-19 infection

The Hindu  

Germany winger Julian Draxler was ruled out injured ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein, a day after five other players were sent home following a positive COVID-19 infection. "As you know we have invited new players and many other have now left us," Germany coach Hansi Flick said on Wednesday. But the infection of a national team player …

Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich at Centre of Covid Vaccine Debate After Positive Test
3 years, 2 months ago

Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich at Centre of Covid Vaccine Debate After Positive Test

News 18  

Bayern Munich soccer star Joshua Kimmich has found himself at the center of a debate in Germany over the merits of vaccination against the coronavirus. “The more people who are vaccinated, the less dangerous the virus will be,” Leipzig’s American coach Jesse Marsch said Monday. This is something that has now spread, and it would be great if he’d used …

Bayern star Kimmich at centre of COVID vaccine debate
3 years, 2 months ago

Bayern star Kimmich at centre of COVID vaccine debate

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has found himself at the centre of a debate in Germany over the merits of vaccination against the coronavirus. Kimmich said he was still considering it and that it was “very possible that I will get vaccinated.” His comments were welcomed by the far-right Alternative for Germany party, which has consistently opposed measures against the …

Bayern star Joshua Kimmich at center of COVID vaccine debate
3 years, 2 months ago

Bayern star Joshua Kimmich at center of COVID vaccine debate

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Bayern Munich soccer star Joshua Kimmich has found himself at the center of a debate in Germany over the merits of vaccination against the coronavirus. “The more people who are vaccinated, the less dangerous the virus will be,” Leipzig’s American coach Jesse Marsch said Monday. This is something that has now spread, and it would be great if …

Bundesliga: COVID-19 outbreak in Mainz squad casts cloud over German league's restart
3 years, 4 months ago

Bundesliga: COVID-19 outbreak in Mainz squad casts cloud over German league's restart

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The 2021/22 season kicks off Friday when Monchengladbach host defending champions Bayern Munich, who are seeking a tenth straight German league title. Berlin: An outbreak of COVID-19 in the Mainz squad has cast a cloud on the eve of the new Bundesliga season, with Germany’s professional footballers urged to get vaccinated. ‘Sensitive issue’ “Vaccinating is the best way back to …

Bayern's Mueller to miss Club World Cup final after testing positive for COVID-19
3 years, 10 months ago

Bayern's Mueller to miss Club World Cup final after testing positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Club World Cup final against Mexico's Tigres UANL on Thursday, world soccer governing body FIFA said. Bayern, which beat Egypt's Al Ahly in the semifinal on Monday, is eyeing its sixth title in less than nine months after winning all domestic and European trophies in 2020. …

Hoffenheim squad quarantined after COVID-19 outbreak, Oliver Baumann leaves Germany camp
4 years, 1 month ago

Hoffenheim squad quarantined after COVID-19 outbreak, Oliver Baumann leaves Germany camp

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German midfielder Sebastian Rudy and Algerian forward Ishak Belfodil, plus a member of their coaching staff, have tested positive for COVID-19, Hoffenheim said on Wednesday. Berlin: Bundesliga side Hoffenheim on Wednesday put their squad in quarantine after four players tested positive for the coronavirus in the previous 24 hours, while their goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has left the Germany camp as …

All Bayern Munich players and staff 'test negative for COVID-19'
4 years, 8 months ago

All Bayern Munich players and staff 'test negative for COVID-19'

Daily Mail  

All Bayern Munich players and staff have tested negative for the coronavirus following tests carried out over the weekend, according to reports in Germany. According to Bild, tests at all Bundesliga clubs were carried out on Friday – the day German clubs returned to training – which saw all those connected to Bayern get the green light. Bayern Munich players …

Coronavirus: Bayern's Kimmich says players 'have responsibility'
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Bayern's Kimmich says players 'have responsibility'

The Hindu  

Joshua Kimmich feels high-profile footballers have "a certain responsibility" to play their part in the fight against coronavirus. Earlier this month, Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Kimmich set up an initiative along with club and international team-mate Leon Goretzka called 'We Kick Corona', a fund for charities and social institutions during the COVID-19 crisis. There have been 2,000 donors to …

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