Ahead of Saturday night’s top match in Dortmund, FC Bayern continue to fear for Leon Goretzka In contrast, the return of Joshua Kimmich is imminent next week. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could be released from quarantine on Friday
With Kimmich out (COVID-19), Julian Nagelsmann will be relying all the more on Leon Goretzka. But the 26-year-old is plagued by problems with his patella tendon and, according to Nagelsmann, his likelihood of playing is “60:50”. However, the coach is currently still assuming that he will play.
“He has done reduced training. He also cut back during active regeneration yesterday,” Nagelsmann reported at the press conference on Friday. “He has ongoing problems with the patella tendon. That’s such a pain issue and how freed up he is in the head. That’s where we will consult with him today. In the end, he has to make the decision whether he can play at 100 per cent. Only then does it make sense, because the game is simply too big for us to bring in players who are not 100 per cent fit. “
Nagelsmann already has an alternative in mind with Jamal Musiala. “Jamal has done very well in that position so far, even if it’s not his prime position. Of course we’d rather have Leon there, but we’ll just have to wait and see today. “
Kimmich likely to return on Wednesday – Choupo-Moting an option at BVB?
Kimmich and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, both suffering from COVID-19, are set to make a comeback. “Choupo-Moting will be released from quarantine today if the test is negative, “, Nagelsmann reported. “But he will not be available in normal circumstances because he has not trained for too long. The risk would be too high. We’ll have to discuss that again with the medical staff to see what the actual status is.”
There is no chance of Kimmich being used soon. The midfielder is expected back next week. Nagelsmann expects to see the international on Wednesday. However, this means he is unlikely to be available for the match against FC Barcelona next Wednesday.
Also absent is Marcel Sabitzer, who continues to have problems with his calf. He is, however, on the road to recovery. Nagelsmann, on the other hand, estimated that Josip Stanisic (torn muscle bundle) would be out for six weeks.