As of: February 6, 2024, 10:44 p.m
By: Philipp Kessler
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Joshua Kimmich is eager to make a comeback after his shoulder injury.
To be there again against Leverkusen, FC Bayern's midfield boss is giving everything.
Munich – The spectator role hurts Joshua Kimmich (28) the most.
But things were no different in the last two Bundesliga games in Augsburg (3:2) and against Borussia Mönchengladbach (3:1).
FC Bayern's midfield star fell so badly on his left shoulder in the catch-up duel with Union Berlin (1-0) on January 24th that he then had to take a forced break.
This is now coming to an end - just in time for the Bundesliga summit on Saturday (6.30 p.m., Sky) at Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayern star Joshua Kimmich really wants to play again.
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Kimmich is about to return to Bayern team training
On Monday, Kimmich trained with the ball again for the first time since his injury. On Tuesday, he increased the intensity in a session with Dayot Upamecano (25/is also about to make a comeback after a torn muscle fiber in his left rear thigh).
Under the supervision of fitness boss Prof. Dr.
Holger Broich (49) also had changes of direction and duels without physical contact on the program again.
According to
tz
information, the plan is for Kimmich to return to team training on Wednesday.
The 2020 Champions League winner is doing everything he can to be there against Leverkusen.
Immediately after his tricky injury, he wore an arm sling for a week to immobilize his left shoulder and avoid pressure.
The left-hander was therefore unable to sign autographs for the supporters during the traditional fan club visits on January 28th.
Kimmich relied on cold and electricity therapy for the comeback
Kimmich also had regular physio sessions.
In addition, cold and electricity therapy should accelerate the healing process.
Interesting: The German national player continued to train the right side of his upper body undeterred.
Experts know that this also has positive effects on the muscles on the spared other side.
Kimmich is eager to return.
And he has already had good experiences with comebacks in Leverkusen.
Die-hard fans remember: On December 19, 2020, he played for the first time after meniscus surgery in his right knee - and after coming on as a substitute, he immediately played a decisive role in Bayern's 2-1 away win.
In stoppage time, Kimmich forced Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah (27) to make a mistake and tipped the ball right into the path of Robert Lewandowski (35/currently FC Barcelona).
The Pole didn't miss the chance and scored the winning goal.
At that time, FC Bayern regained the league lead from Leverkusen.
A scenario that Kimmich & Co. want to make possible this time too.
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Decision on Kimmich's use against Leverkusen is imminent
When asked whether Kimmich and central defender Upamecano could help with the top-of-the-table operation on Saturday, coach Thomas Tuchel (50) said after the Gladbach game: “We will definitely try that.” A decision should be made “in the middle of the week”. .
In any case, the current trend is positive.
It is possible that Kimmich will immediately slip back into the starting line-up for Leon Goretzka (29).
Sixth Aleksandar Pavlovic (19) is likely to be the last seed after his two strong performances including scoring goals.
In this variant, Kimmich's strengths in offensive play could come into their own even better.
Meanwhile, another leading FC Bayern player is a bit worried: goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (37).
The captain was surprisingly absent from team training yesterday.
According to Bayern information, Neuer had to take a break due to “mild” knee problems.
New wing signing Bryan Zaragoza (22) was also missing due to a flu-like infection.
Philip Kessler