FC Bayern Munich: Joshua Kimmich is out for a long time

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It was the absolute best match and the duel for the top of the table in the Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund against FC Bayern Munich, the German “Classic”, the eternal duel between archrivals and championship contenders.

And last Saturday night’s turbulent 3-2 record-breaking champions had a lot in store, initially with the injury of national player Joshua Kimmich (25), a bitter setback for Munich.

Crying: Bayern Munich have had to do without Joshua Kimmich for a long time

It was a moment of real shock for the team of FCB coach Hansi Flick (55): After 34 minutes, national player Joshua Kimmich (25) mounted the miraculous BVB striker Erling Haaland (20) to the height of the center circle in extreme need. Norwegian wasn’t happy with his knee, and then he lay down with his face contorted with pain.

Supervisors rushed over immediately, Kimmich doubled over on the grass. For the midfield strategist, it went no further. With the support of the medical staff, Kimmich had to be replaced crying. The drawer test, mandatory for the most severe knee injuries, was performed on Kimmich’s knee. Observers such as national record Lothar Matthäus (59) feared the worst: “That looks like a cruciate ligament tear,” Sky’s expert said at halftime.

On Sunday there was at least some light. No cruciate ligament tear! However, the German international suffered a right wing meniscus injury.

Late on Sunday night, Bayern announced: Kimmich had successfully operated on the right lateral meniscus. The year of soccer is over for the all-rounder, but Kimmich should be back on the field in January if the healing process is to be expected. “We are happy that Joshua will probably be available again in a few weeks. We will give him the best possible support during his rehabilitation ”, commented Bayern sporting boss Hasan Salihamidzic (43).

Opponent Dortmund had also sympathized. BVB captain Mats Hummels (31) said: “I just hope for Bayern, for the DFB, that Josh gets out of the situation as much as possible. His reaction didn’t look good. Fingers crossed, he’s a great footballer, a great boy. “

“We will wait now. He is one of our key players in this position. Therefore, it would not be easy for us to face a failure, ”said Flick. “The jo has strong ligaments and good healing meat. Fingers crossed and hope for the best, ”Bayern star Leon Goretzka (25) said optimistically. “We hope now that it is not so bad. You noticed that we had to meet after the injury, ”said Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (34).

Marco Reus hits, but David Alaba and Robert Lewandowski respond

In an intense top game, sometimes high class, captain Marco Reus (31) initially put BVB in the lead with a dry finish (45th). Immediately before the break, in the supposed best possible psychological moment.

But Bayern were unimpressed: in injury time in the first half, David Alaba (28) put the ball in. In recent days, the Austrian had caused a stir in Munich with the extension of his poker contract, but FCB CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (65) had left a door open for Alaba before kick-off.

And now? The defender took the measure and hit the ball on the net to compensate (45 ° + 4).

BVB pressures in main game against FC Bayern Munich, but Lewandowski scores

After the restart, the blacks and yellows started better, but Bayern cheered again. Lewandowski hit a cross from left-back Lucas Hernández (24) to make it 2-1 for Bayern. Dortmund’s comeback and captain Hummels took the decisive step too late and then slightly faked the ball. 2: 1 for Bayern! “It is not that we have mastered this. But luck was not on our side today. It was an open game. Unfortunately, we don’t take many, many really good opportunities. It’s just that luck and bad luck are decisive in close matches, in the best ones, ”said Hummels.

BVB vs. Bayern: Leroy Sané and Erling Haaland face off

Then it seemed that the decision had already been made: in the 80th minute, Lewandowski removed substitute Leroy Sané (24), who scored with world-class style to make it 3-1 for Bayern (80th). But BVB came back again: Haaland shortened to 2: 3 after a magical pass from Raphael Guerreiro (26) just three minutes later. So it continued to be exciting.

But because Reus missed the mega 3: 3 chance (87th) and Lewandowski was offside again for his supposed second goal (90th + 3), it remained that way in the end. “We have so many chances to score. Incredible. We have to get to at least one point. But we have to stay positive, ”said BVB coach Lucien Favre (63). The victory gave Bayern the championship advantage, but after the Kimmich impact, no one could expect the prestigious victory of the record champions. (kos)