Third round of the Champions League group stage. Benfica welcomes the German record champions Bayern. On the sidelines of Munich: Dino Toppmöller, assistant trainer. Why not Julian Nagelsmann? The actual coach was infected with the corona virus – despite double vaccination protection.
His initiative supports vaccination campaigns
Thereupon the “Image”that five Bayern professionals have not yet been vaccinated. One of them: midfield engine Joshua Kimmich (26). And that comes as a surprise. Together with club colleague Leon Goretzka (26), Kimmich launched the “We Kick Corona” initiative. This donates, among other things, money for vaccination campaigns.
After the easy 4-0 win against Hoffenheim on Saturday, the 26-year-old explains his motivation to “Sky”. “Because I just want to wait for myself when it comes to long-term studies. Nevertheless, I am aware of my responsibility. ” He of course adheres to the hygiene measures and points out that the unvaccinated players “are tested every two or three days”. At the moment, “fortunately”, his club Bavaria is paying for the corona tests. “But if that wasn’t the case, I would of course pay for it myself,” says Kimmich.
Kimmich is not a vaccination opponent
When asked whether not vaccinating would not contradict his initiative, Kimmich replied: “The point is that there are countries that do not have access to the vaccine. I think everyone should make the decision for themselves. It is not possible that someone has no access. “
Nevertheless, the German describes himself as neither a corona denier nor a vaccination opponent. “I always find that a bit of a shame when it comes to the debate. There is only vaccinated or not vaccinated. And not vaccinated often means that you are somehow a corona denier or a vaccine opponent, ”says Kimmich. There are a few other people at home who just have a few concerns. «Whatever the reason. I think you should respect that. Especially as long as you stick to the measures. “
“I still have a few concerns”
However, the Bayern star does not want to completely rule out a vaccination. “It’s just that I still have a few concerns.”
A discussion follows between the journalist and Kimmich. The reporter honestly says that he does not agree with his counterpart. One or the other fan could find the behavior unfair, however, as the spectators have to follow the 2G model to visit the stadium. Kimmich’s answer: “Here we are still in the fresh air. They also say that the risk of infection is lower. ” And finally, he again refers to the tests that are carried out on him every two or three days.
By the way: Joshua Kimmich is far from the only one in the Bundesliga who has not been vaccinated. According to the “Bild” about ten percent of the players should have avoided so far. (mou)
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