Sport · Singapore Bureau
Kimmich sidelined for Arsenal clash following family loss
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich will sit out the Bundesliga champions' Champions League encounter with Arsenal on Wednesday following a bereavement in his immediate family.
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The German international has been ruled out of the high-profile fixture at the Emirates Stadium, with Bayern Munich confirming the absence was due to a death in Kimmich's close family circle.
No further details regarding the bereavement were disclosed by the club. Kimmich, a key figure in Bayern's midfield setup, has been a regular starter this season and his absence represents a significant blow to the squad's preparations for the European competition.
The 29-year-old's unavailability comes as Bayern prepares for one of the season's marquee fixtures against the Premier League side. The Champions League encounter represents a crucial early-season test for both clubs in Europe's premier club competition.
Bayern Munich extended sympathies to Kimmich and his family during this difficult period. The club did not announce a timeline for his return to action.