Bayern Munich Midfielder Kimmich to Miss Arsenal Game Due to Family Bereavement
Bayern said Kimmich will miss the Champions League match after a family bereavement, with his father Berthold identified by German media.
- Bayern Munich announced Wednesday that captain Joshua Kimmich will miss tonight's Champions League match against Arsenal due to a family bereavement. The club confirmed he was absent from training and is not in the squad.
- Coach Vincent Kompany missed Tuesday's media conference while battling a virus affecting his legs. Assistant Aaron Danks said, 'Vincent has a virus. He'll play his role and part in the game,' though his availability remains uncertain.
- Kimmich joins midfielder Michael Olise on the sidelines; Olise is serving a one-match suspension following his red card against Viking in the Champions League opener. The absences disrupt Bayern's build-up significantly.
- Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof are expected to form the central midfield pairing at the Allianz Arena. The tactical adjustment reflects Bayern's disrupted preparation for the Arsenal fixture.
- Bayern's coaching team emphasizes staying calm and maintaining high player energy ahead of the match. The club has lost only once at home since April 2025, setting a strong baseline despite the disrupted preparation.
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Bayern captain Joshua Kimmich will not be present in today's Champions League match against FC Arsenal. The 31-year-old mourns for a close family member.
The Bayern of Munich will not count on Joshua Kimmich for the confrontation with the Arsenal, by the Champions League, on Wednesday. The midfielder will be away from the match after the death of a person from his nearest family circle, informed the German club, without giving details about the event. In a statement, Bayern asked for respect for the privacy of the player and his family members at this time of mourning, besides requesting that no …
Hard stroke of fate for Joshua Kimmich: Due to a death in the family, the Bayern Munich star will be missing at the Champions League top match against FC Arsenal on Wednesday night!
Joshua Kimmich will not be in action when Bayern Munich host Arsenal on Wednesday night. This is due to a death in the German midfielder's immediate family, the club has announced.
Why will Joshua Kimmich miss Bayern Munich vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2026-27 match?
Bayern Munich will be without Joshua Kimmich for its UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league phase clash against Arsenal on Wednesday, following a death in his family, the club announced.
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