Joshua Kimmich received a heavy tackle from substitute Vanja Dragojević in the 76th minute of Germany’s 3-1 UEFA Nations League victory against Serbia. Kimmich went down clutching his ankle leaving German — and especially Bayern — fans holding their breath. The German captain managed to finish the game. However, many remained concerned there could have been some damage to the midfielder’s joint.
In a post-match interview, Kimmich eased worries. When asked whether the knock he took would be an issue
ahead of Germany’s high-stakes clash against the Netherlands on Monday, Kimmich insisted he had “no problems” with his ankle.
“No, there are no problems at all,” said the 31-year-old midfielder (via @iMiaSanMia).
Bayern Munich already have a laundry list of injuries. The last thing Die Rekordmeister needed was an injury to their midfield lynchpin. Thankfully, it appears Kimmich is healthy.
However, It does remind one of how costly these international breaks can be. One bad challenge is all it takes to end a player’s season.
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