"According to a report by Bild (via @iMiaSanMia) Kimmich did not fully participate in training due to ankle problems - possibly the same ankle problems related to the injury he got while on international duty. He is likely to start on the bench vs Heidenheim, meaning he could miss FC Bayern's last game of the calendar year. Kimmich, who always wants to be on the pitch regardless of fitness, will not be happy about this."
"So, who will take Kimmich's place in the lineup? Most likely Leon Goretzka - unless Vincent Kompany decides to try the untested Pavlović-Bischof pairing for a change. With Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito both fit, Kompany has the option to move Bischof back to midfield. Of course, simply having the option doesn't mean the coach will take it, he could go with what he knows."
Julian Nagelsmann started Joshua Kimmich against Slovakia during the international break, after which Bayern Munich fans suspected reduced fitness. Kimmich was unable to complete team training this week because of ankle problems possibly linked to the injury sustained on international duty. He is likely to start on the bench against Heidenheim and could miss Bayern's final match of the calendar year. Kimmich has a history of playing through knocks but has shown a post-break decline, including a poor performance versus Arsenal. At 30 years old, rest may help. Leon Goretzka is the probable replacement unless Vincent Kompany opts for the Pavlović-Bischof pairing.
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