Bayern Munich captain Joshua Kimmich will miss the club's Champions League meeting with Arsenal after a death in his immediate family, the club has confirmed. Bayern will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the third round of the Champions League league phase in the German capital on Wednesday, but they will be without their captain.
In a statement, Bayern said: "Due to a death in his immediate family, Joshua Kimmich is not in the squad today for the match against Arsenal." The club added: "On behalf of the family, we ask that his privacy and grief be respected, and that further inquiries and reporting be refrained from. In deep sympathy, the entire FC Bayern stands by Joshua Kimmich's side."
Coach Vincent Kompany could also miss the match due to a viral infection affecting his legs. He spent Tuesday at home, with assistant coach Aaron Danks handling media duties. Danks said Kompany had felt pain at times. "It's just a virus," he said. "The most important thing we've just encouraged is that he rests, he takes the time he needs, whatever that may be, however long that may be."
Danks said it was not yet clear whether Kompany would be available tomorrow or in two or three days. "Getting Vince to rest is a challenge," he added.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing