Kimmich injury Threatens Germany’s Direct World Cup Qualification
Luxembourg – Germany will be broadcast on free TV today as the German national team faces a crucial World Cup qualifying match without captain Joshua Kimmich, potentially complicating their path to direct qualification for the tournament. The Bayern Munich star sustained a capsule injury to his right ankle, sidelining him for the Luxembourg game and casting doubt on his availability for Monday’s decisive qualifier against Slovakia.
Currently leading Group A with nine points alongside Slovakia, Germany holds a narrow advantage over Northern Ireland (six points). Only the group winner automatically advances to the World Cup; the runner-up will be forced into playoff contention. A single point loss could significantly tighten the race for automatic qualification.
National team manager Julian Nagelsmann is dismissing complex calculations, stating, “Two wins, clear matter, done.” This confidence follows a turnaround for the DFB team after an initial setback-a 2-0 defeat in Slovakia-wich was followed by three consecutive victories.
Kimmich shared on Instagram, “Unfortunately, for now, this is my workplace. I’m giving everything to be back on the pitch on Monday (qualifying match against Slovakia; ed.).”