Joshua Kimmich injury update: Bayern star to miss remainder of 2020 following knee injury

Bayern Munich were given some omius news over Joshua Kimmich's injury despite a 3-2 win in Bundesliga over arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund at Westfalenstion on Saturday. Kimmich injured his knee following a collision with Erling Haaland in first half of game and was seen writhing in pain as his teammates gared around. versatile German star was replaced by Corentin Tolisso in 36th minute but reports after game claimed that Kimmich's knee injury is set to rule him out for remainder of year. 

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Joshua Kimmich knee injury: Midfielder collides with Dortmund's Erling Haaland

It was 35 minutes into Klassiker when Joshua Kimmich injured his right knee following a clash with Erling Haaland. Kimmich initially lost possession in midfield and n attempted to stop Haaland from breaking on a dangerous counter-attack. German lunged into forward and landed awkwardly as Haaland recovered and mand to get away with ball. 

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However, Kimmich, who was booked for challenge, remained on ground after  referee blew his whistle for foul. Bayern midfielder was clearly in discomfort as he clutched his right knee and was seen grimacing in pain as concerned teammates looked on.  medics were soon called onto field to help Kimmich limp off pitch as Haaland also walked up to Bayern star to wish him a speedy recovery.

Joshua Kimmich injury update: Bayern star ruled out for rest of 2020

On Sunday, Bayern Munich released a statement over Joshua Kimmich's injury and confirmed that 25-year-old will miss remainder of 2020 due to his knee injury. Bavarian giants also revealed that Kimmich h undergone successful surgery on his right lateral meniscus. Journalist Alex Schluter ded that Kimmich is in line to miss three months of football action and potentially return in January. 

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This means that Kimmich will also miss upcoming international games for Germany in vember. Germany will face Czech Republic in an international friendly on Wednesday before ir UEFA Nations League games against Ukraine and Spain. Kimmich will also miss remainder of Bayern's UCL group st games and  crunch clash against RB Leipzig in December. 

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Kimmich has gone on to become one of most important players for Bayern Munich over recent years. He has alrey racked up two goals and seven assists in all competitions for Bavarian giants this season, helping m to summit of Bundesliga table. 

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