Gomez addresses FCB kicker Kimmich live on TV: "If everyone would react like that ..."

Mario Gomez commented on Joshua Kimmich at Bayern's 5-2 gala in the Champions League against Benfica Lisbon.

He's heavily criticized the FCB star.

Munich - If you qualify for the round of 16 unbeaten in the Champions League after the 4th matchday and also have a goal difference of 17: 2, you could actually think that everything is okay.

But then you wouldn't be FC Bayern.

As is well known, there is always a certain background noise on Säbener Straße.

In addition to the debacle in the DFB Cup at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Julian Nagelsmann's COVID19 infection and Lucas Hernandez's judicial squabble made headlines.

In addition, the vaccination discussion about Joshua Kimmich is or was the dominant topic.

FC Bayern: Mario Gomez attacks Joshua Kimmich live on TV!

"If everyone would react like that ..."

In the well-deserved 5-2 victory in the premier class on Tuesday evening against Benfica Lisbon,

expert Mario Gomez

commented on

the Kimmich issue live on TV. "If everyone would react like him, we would play another year without a spectator," said the former FC Bayern striker on

: "The stadiums are full again and we can also be happy because 60, 70, 80 percent of people have vaccinated ".

"I've always had a clear opinion, but I also accept other opinions," Kimmich was defended by his coach before the game.

Nagelsmann also spoke about his own corona disease.

“I'm not an expert,” says the 34-year-old on

: “I know that it wasn't pleasant with a vaccination, without it it would have been worse.

We live in a democracy and that means accepting other opinions as well. "

Video: Nagelsmann on the round of 16 and his return

In the end, Gomez put up another step against Kimmich.

“That life can go on normally again is due to those who are vaccinated.

And Kimmich also benefits from this, "says the 36-year-old:" And whether you should then behave as he does ... "

Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic said the club was continuing "a lot of talks" on the matter.

In addition to understanding, Kimmich's decision also resulted in severe public criticism.

“Jo is a very important player, a very important man, a personality.

You have to let him decide.

You shouldn't put too much pressure on him.

He's taking his time, we'll accept that, ”said Salihamidzic.

Even if things are going extremely well in terms of sport at FC Bayern, discussions elsewhere are part of the agenda for the record champions.

That will probably not change

soon ...