Ex-striker Mario Gomez criticized Joshua Kimmich’s decision to avoid vaccination against the corona virus for the time being on the sidelines of Bayern’s Champions League game. While this is ultimately left to everyone himself, he sees a fatal signal effect for the rest of society.
“The stadiums are full again and we can also be happy because 60, 70, 80 percent of people have been vaccinated. And they also benefit from that. If everyone would react as they do now, of course, we would probably have another year play for a long time without a spectator. That’s something you have to consider, “said the 36-year-old in his role as an expert Amazon Prime Video.
In the end it was “completely his decision”, but Gomez restricted: “We who have made it are ultimately responsible for ensuring that life goes back to normal. After all, we have all longed for it.” The Bayern star also benefits from this, so that Gomez comes to the verdict: “Whether you should then behave like him …”
Kimmich recently stated that he had so far not had a vaccination and justified this with a lack of long-term studies. As a result, a discussion broke out and the midfielder’s behavior was both defended and criticized, including by Paul Breitner. On the sidelines of the game against Benfica, sports director Hasan Salihamidzic only said: “We have a lot of talks. You have to let him decide and not put him under pressure. We will accept that.”
Kimmich: Rummenigge raves about Bayern leaders
Matthias Sammer, former sports director at FC Bayern and currently BVB advisor, suggested a regulation by the associations: “There are organizational forms and they provide directions. In the NBA there are players who are not allowed to participate in training or games. There are would be easier if the organization would set guidelines there. “
According to information from Sports picture national coach Hansi Flick had asked Kimmich by telephone about his state of mind in the past turbulent days. While he was aware of the vaccination status, this did not apply to all teammates at the DFB. He had assured him of his fullest support. The current situation is made more difficult by the fact that DFB team doctor Tim Meyer is clearly campaigning for a 2G regulation in the team.
There is no discussion, however, about the sporting importance of the former Stuttgart and Leipzig in the club and the national team. “I don’t know if Joshua is a irritant. He’s definitely a player with absolute leadership qualities,” said Ralf Rangnick, who brought him to RB Sports picture. Bavaria’s ex-board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge added. “There have always been Bayern players on whom all the attention has been focused on the pitch, such as Oliver Kahn or Lothar Matthäus. Players that the opponent is afraid of. Joshua Kimmich also fits into this row.”
