"Joshua Kimmich is currently following an individual training program as he's still struggling with ankle pain since November's international break. He's not expected to be sidelined for a long period, but internally they're not putting any pressure on him. The most important thing is that he's fully fit and pain-free during the decisive phase of the season. This is the right approach, but it is arguably a bit too late already."
"Kimmich's workload in late November and December did not throttle down all that much. Kimmich did sit out on November 22nd vs. SC Freiburg and on December 21st vs Heidenheim, but played the games in between, which was likely a mistake. For all of Kimmich's positive attributes on the pitch, he does need to be a lot better at realizing when stepping back for game to rest or for a few games to heal is better for him and the team alike."
Joshua Kimmich has been battling an ankle injury since mid-November and is following an individual training program while struggling with persistent ankle pain. He is expected to miss the club's next two games as the team monitors his condition closely and prioritizes ensuring he is fully fit and pain-free for the decisive phase of the season. The club is not applying internal pressure and does not expect a long-term layoff. Criticism exists that his workload in late November and December did not reduce sufficiently, with appearances between November 22 and December 21 likely a mistake. Kimmich needs to better recognize when to rest to protect his long-term availability.
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