Bayern Munich has been dealt another blow as the latest injury update on Joshua Kimmich suggests that he may be out for some time.
The German midfielder was forced off in the first half of their Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund last weekend, and it appears that his ankle is not healing properly. The injury is said to be a ligament issue, which could mean that he will need surgery.
This news comes just days after Kimmich suffered an ankle injury during a training session with the national team, which ruled him out of the World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and Switzerland. He had hoped to make a full recovery in time for the tournament, but it seems that he won't be able to do so.
The club has already lost several key players through injury this season, including Serge Gnabry, who underwent surgery earlier this month. The loss of Kimmich could further weaken the squad, especially given the upcoming matches against Inter Milan and Wolfsburg in the Champions League group stages.
Bayern have already struggled defensively this season, conceding seven goals in their opening three games, and the loss of Kimmich could only add to their problems. However, they will hope that he can recover quickly and return to fitness soon. In the meantime, the club will have to rely on other midfielders such as Thomas Müller and Javi Martínez to step up and provide cover for the injured player.