Kimmich Out Of Bayern’s Arsenal Match After Family Bereavement

Bayern Munich have confirmed that Joshua Kimmich will not feature in Wednesday’s Champions League league-phase match against Arsenal because of a death in his immediate family. The Germany captain is absent from the squad for the fixture in Munich.

Bayern said Kimmich was unavailable after the bereavement and asked that his privacy and grief be respected, with no further questions or reporting. The club added that it stands with him in sympathy.

Coach Vincent Kompany may also be absent from the dugout. He stayed at home on Tuesday because of a viral infection affecting his legs, and assistant coach Aaron Danks took over media duties.

Danks said Kompany had felt pain in his legs and that the illness was a virus, with medical staff monitoring his condition.

He said the priority was for Kompany to rest and that it was not yet clear whether he would return for the Arsenal game or need two or three days. Danks added that persuading Kompany to rest is a challenge.