Lineup of FC Bayern: Of all people, Kimmich who is returning is threatened with an unloved role in the corona chaos

Created: 01/07/2022Updated: 01/07/2022, 9:38 AM

From: Philipp Kessler, Manuel Bonke

Full of energy again: Kimmich before training on Thursday.

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While FC Bayern is in the corona-related staff chaos, Julian Nagelsmann gets a bearer of hope back: Joshua Kimmich is back!

But the big question is: In which position?

Munich - Is Joshua Kimmich * (26) ready for the starting XI after his corona illness with slight infiltrations in the lungs and almost 50 days without a ball on his foot?

When it comes to his first training appearances, the clear answer is: yes!

If the second half of the season opener against Gladbach is really kicked off on Friday (8.30 p.m., Sat1 and DAZN), Kimmich will be fully there.

FC Bayern: Kimmich had his first team training since mid-November

“Jo makes a very good impression.

He has top physical values ​​and is in a great mood, ”said coach Julian Nagelsmann * (34) at the press conference.

“He would play if everyone else was there.

He did very well in training and deserved it. "

The one-hour session on Monday afternoon was Kimmich's first team training session since mid-November last year.

He was omnipresent in the game forms.

Much to the delight of Nagelsmann, who praised the actions of his lead player: “Yes, Josh!”, “Good connection, Josh!”, “Good, Josh!” Kimmich himself even made Thomas Müller * (32) the command center this week and stimulate verbal competition.

Again and again he loudly praised his teammates.

Nagelsmann: "We're all glad he's back"

As Kimmich, who also diligently completed his individual program during the winter break, has presented himself so far, Nagelsmann has no choice but to promote him to the starting line-up for the first time since the Bundesliga game against Freiburg on November 6th.

"We are all happy that he is back," said Nagelsmann, who may allow Kimmich to appear as a right-back due to the tense personnel situation against Gladbach.