Unvaccinated Joshua Kimmich receives support from Bayern Munich icons | Football

sport">The 26-year-old Bayern footballer told TV last weekend that he has not yet been vaccinated against the corona virus, because he has “concerns” about the long-term consequences. It resulted in a lot of criticism for the international of the ‘Mannschaft’.

sport">Honorary president Hoeness and former general manager Rummenigge also joined in the national discussion that has arisen in Germany. The former Bayern players defended Kimmich. “I don’t know a footballer who is so extremely responsible and handles everything in life as exemplary as Joshua Kimmich,” said Rummenigge. “I think at some point he will make the right decision. He has to want it himself, that pressure should not come from outside. Corona has been haunting us for 1.5 years now. I’m not surprised that such a big political discussion has arisen about this again, but we should not exaggerate.”

sport">According to Hoeness, the German media caused Kimmich’s statements to cause such a stir. “They are responsible for this tsunami. The only person I talk to about this is Joshua himself.”

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