Breaking: Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich out for Heidenheim friendly
FC Bayern will be without its assistant captain vs. Heidenheim.
MUNICH, Germany – August 15: Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich will miss the team's friendly match against Heidenheim, as he appeared to suffer discomfort in his adductor muscle during training. Reports from Bild indicate that Kimmich was part of a group with Lennart Karl, Konrad Laimer, João Palhinha, and Manuel Neuer during a training session at Säbener Straße.
He completed varying speeds sprint exercises but reportedly grabbed his adductors during the session. Following the incident, Bayern Munich confirmed Kimmich's absence, along with teammates Tom Bischof and Manuel Neuer who are also sidelined due to a heavy preseason workload. The severity of Kimmich's injury is yet to be determined, but it could pose a challenge for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The club is likely to approach the friendly cautiously, hoping Kimmich will recover quickly and return to full fitness.
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