"I am convinced that ...": Rummenigge's statement about unvaccinated Kimmich makes you sit up and take notice

Joshua Kimmich from FC Bayern is not vaccinated against the corona virus.

The player defends himself, Manuel Neuer and Karl Lauterbach also react.

Update from October 24, 2021, 12:16 p.m.:

Is Joshua Kimmich hoping for a specific vaccine?

According to the

format

“Insider” is the case.

Accordingly, the DFB star hopes to be vaccinated with a dead vaccine soon.

In contrast to the well-known mRNA vaccines such as Moderna and Biontech or vector vaccines such as Johnson & Johnson and Astrazeneca, the pathogens contained in dead vaccines are already killed.

Side effects should be less common.

Kimmich's problem: Approval, for example from the Austro-French company Valneva, should not take place until spring 2022.

Update from October 24, 2021, 11:21 am:

SPD health expert Karl Lauterbach also commented

on Joshua Kimmich

in the “Stahlwerk Doppelpass” at

: “I appreciate him very much, although I'm not a Bayern fan.” The discussion about Kimmich I was therefore "a little sorry for him." Lauterbach spoke of an "unfortunate course."

Lauterbach: “He is committed to Corona, also with personal assets.

Impressive.

So it was surprising to me that he wasn't vaccinated.

We all assumed that.

Now he wants to wait for long-term studies.

That is of course difficult. "

Lauterbach continues: “The top players are role models for young people.

The best thing would be for the vaccination to come and not to put too much pressure on.

We don't have to be vaccinated, so it's his choice.

But it would be an enormous symbolic effect. "

Regarding a possible vaccination requirement, Lauterbach said: “A large number of people who have not yet had themselves vaccinated categorically reject it.

We do not want to create a great resistance, therefore compulsory vaccination makes no sense. "

"I am convinced that ...": Rummenigge's statement about unvaccinated Kimmich makes one sit up and take notice

Update from October 24, 2021, 10:28 a.m.:

Since FC Bayern star Joshua Kimmich admitted not to be vaccinated against the corona virus, there has been a great discussion as to whether this is justifiable.

Now ex-CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has commented on the Kimmich case.

"Of course it came as a surprise that he is not vaccinated," said Rummenigge

on

.

Rummenigge on Kimmich: "I am convinced that he may be vaccinated soon"

Rummenigge continues: “He may be THE Bundesliga player who is a role model in many things.

I know him as a great person, as his 'We kick Corona' initiative shows.

That has now led to a discussion.

In February of this year, I suggested that it would be wise to vaccinate footballers early - as a role model for everyone else.

I've been horribly criticized.

Now it has turned a little. "

For Rummenigge, Kimmich acts “very responsibly.

First he would like to wait for things like the long-term effect and he is tested every other day ”.

Nevertheless, Rummenigge gives a clear recommendation: "As a role model, it would still be better if he were vaccinated."

The ex-striker also thinks that this could happen soon: “I am convinced that he may get vaccinated soon.

He is a totally responsible person and player.

We can be very happy that he is part of these two teams in our country

. "

Compulsory vaccination for Bundesliga professionals?

Rummenigge is skeptical

About a possible vaccination requirement for Bundesliga players says Rummenigge: “The vaccination requirement is not football, but politics.

Due to the fact that one or the other is not vaccinated in Bavaria, we now have a discussion.

But that shouldn't be introduced through football. "

Can Bayern perhaps intervene and oblige players like Kimmich to have a vaccination?

Rummenigge is also skeptical here: “I basically believe that FC Bayern has drawn attention to this.

But it's no use if players have concerns.

We go around in circles.

I have had two vaccinations because I want to go to the restaurant or the stadium without being tested. "

Ironically, Kimmich unvaccinated: Bayern star explains his reasons

First report from October 23, 2021, 8:13 p.m .:

Munich - Even before the game of FC Bayern against TSG Hoffenheim, sports director Hasan Salihamidzic said that Joshua Kimmich would comment on the explosive topic.

After the corona infection of coach Julian Nagelsmann, it was leaked before the game that five Bayern professionals have not yet been vaccinated - including Kimmich.

The midfield strategist of Bavaria and the German national team wanted to clarify the matter on Sky TV.

Joshua Kimmich not vaccinated against Corona - Bayern star justifies himself

"Yes, that's right.

Because I personally have a few concerns about the lack of long-term studies.

Nevertheless, I am aware of my responsibility to observe the hygiene rules, "said the Swabian at

and said:" We test the unvaccinated players every two or three days. "The 26-year-old spoke out very clearly against all those who criticize the unvaccinated.

"Nevertheless, it is not that I am a corona denier or an opponent of vaccinations.

It's a shame: not being vaccinated means that you would be a corona denier or an opponent of vaccinations.

There are people who have concerns.

One should respect that.

As long as you stick to the measures, ”said Kimmich and looked very thoughtful in the TV interview.

I am not a corona denier or vaccination opponent.

Joshua Kimmich from FC Bayern

Joshua Kimmich: FC Bayern star not vaccinated against Corona

The midfielder was repeatedly asked by Sky man Patrick Wasserziehr about his motives.

He then reaffirmed what apparently makes him thoughtful.

“In our society I often have the impression that someone who has not been vaccinated is labeled and put under pressure,” said Kimmich again and with a lot of emphasis in his voice: “I do not say categorically that I will not be vaccinated at all.

I only have concerns. ”At this point in time, Kimmich did not want to answer when it should be.

Together with team colleague Leon Goretzka, Kimmich founded the “We kick Corona” initiative.

This donates, among other things, money for vaccination campaigns as well as social and charitable projects.

Everyone should have access to a vaccination, but Kimmich also emphasized: "Everyone should make the decision themselves."

FC Bayern: Kimmich is not vaccinated - reaction from captain Neuer and FCB board member Salihamidzic

Kimmich's captain Manuel Neuer initially described it as a "private matter" at Sky.

He got vaccinated.

“And I think that it is also essential for all of us that we had so many spectators in the arena today.

But that is everyone's own business. "

Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic had previously said on Sky: "FC Bayern recommends getting vaccinated, just like I do personally, perhaps to enable everyone to have a more normal life, among other things." But because there is no compulsory vaccination in Germany the association "made the recommendation and everyone can decide for themselves."

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Joshua Kimmich from FC Bayern is not vaccinated against the corona virus.

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Kimmich not vaccinated - Müller reacts split

Thomas Müller also commented on Kimmich that afternoon.

On the Sky microphone, he explained his mixed feelings: “As a friend, this is an absolutely acceptable decision.

Everyone should decide for themselves, ”said Müller.

"As a teammate and if you look at what would be better for everyone around it, the scientific opinion and my opinion is that vaccination would be better."

It is a fine line, an ethical and moral discussion, so Müller.

"I hope that the players who are not vaccinated will change their minds." It is "humanly understandable" if they don't.

“But of course you also want to see that we get out of this corona phase.

As far as I know, vaccination is the best option, ”said Müller.

FC Bayern: Nagelsmann representative Toppmöller comments on Kimmich's refusal to vaccinate

Assistant coach Dino Toppmöller, who, like in the 4-0 Champions League at Benfica Lisbon, represented chief coach Julian Nagelsmann, who was suffering from Corona, said: “I have had myself vaccinated and I am convinced that it is better to do that .

But at the end of the day it's Joshua's decision, and I accept it, and we should all do that. "

All professionals at the German record champions would have had the opportunity to be informed about risks by the internist, said the assistant trainer.

Kimmich decided that “not to do that for now”.

The next few weeks will show whether Nagelsmann's corona infection will change anything in Kimmich's opinion.

Kimmich is likely to continue to be confronted with the topic.

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