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Starts final preseason friendly Kimmich (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's final preseason friendly against Leipzig, the club posted.

Impact Kimmich had recently returned to training after going unused off the bench in a precautionary move during an earlier friendly, and his inclusion in the starting XI now confirms he has fully recovered. His involvement is a strong sign heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season, positioning him to be ready for the campaign opener against Stuttgart on August 28.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Kimmich (undisclosed) was back in training after missing a friendly despite being on the bench.

Impact Kimmich was not an option for a friendly over the weekend after going unused off the bench, but he is already back in training, as the midfielder took to the training field with teammates Monday. Even though it was only a cautious move to keep him out, this is still good news, signifying that no setbacks occurred. He should then resume play soon, likely to start in the season opener.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

On bench, not risked vs. Villa Kimmich was on the bench but did not play in Bayern Munich's 2-1 win over Aston Villa, the club announced.

Impact Kimmich had missed Thursday's training session ahead of the match due to minor adductor issues, though the club had described the absence as purely precautionary rather than a serious concern. He's expected to be back in contention for the club's next friendly against Leipzig. Coach Vincent Kompany has been taking a gradual approach to increasing workload for players returning from the World Cup, with the Supercup against Dortmund now roughly two weeks away. Kimmich is expected to build up his fitness ahead of that competitive opener.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined as precaution Kimmich missed Thursday's training session ahead of Friday's friendly against Aston Villa due to minor adductor issues, though the club described the absence as purely precautionar...

Impact Kimmich played only around 30 minutes against Jeju United on Tuesday before this issue emerged. Coach Vincent Kompany has stressed a gradual approach to increasing workload for players returning from the World Cup, and with the season's first competitive match, the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Dortmund, just over two weeks away, the club appears unwilling to risk a key player for a mere friendly. Whether he'll be available against Aston Villa remains unclear. Kimmich is expected to be reassessed as Bayern's preseason continues.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Bayern Kimmich played 27 minutes off the bench in Thursday's friendly against Rottach-Egern as he prepares for the 2026/27 season.

Impact Kimmich is back in action following Germany's disappointing World Cup exit, as the midfielder was back on the field with Bayern. That said, he will have his eyes on yet another Bundesliga title as a captain with Bayern, starting in 24 of his 29 appearances last season while bagging two goals and eight assists. He will play an important role, as always, in the middle of the field, a deep-lying playmaker who can contribute from anywhere on the field.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Klopp 'signals willingness' to take over as Germany coach Nagelsmann resigns after World Cup failure

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany coach after his team failed to make the World Cup round of 16 for the third tournament running

JULY 3 • Associated Press

After Joshua Kimmich looked for a teammate to take the 6th penalty for Germany, Jonathan Tah took the first penalty of his professional career.

JUNE 30 • FOX SPORTS

Leads match in crosses Kimmich registered five shots (one on goal), 16 crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Monday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty shootout defeat versus Paraguay.

Impact Kimmich would captain Germany on Monday but failed to help them through to the round of 16 despite his solid display, recording five shots and 16 crosses. He would majorly benefit from his eight corners in the contest, up 15 taken during his World Cup run. He, unfortunately, would not earn another goal contribution after two assists in the opener, as Germany never looked to be at their top level again after the 7-1 win over Curacao.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

One tackle Thursday Kimmich generated one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Ecuador.

Impact Kimmich was not all too involved in the match Thursday as Germany fell to Ecuador, with the defender only adding one cross in the attack despite his usually more advanced role. He would earn an interception and two tackles in the defense, although that was all cancelled out by the two goals allowed. The German skipper will need to do more if Germany wants a chance to win it all, as the loss was a major letdown.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers 10 crosses in victory Kimmich had 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cote D'ivoire.

Impact Kimmich stayed active despite failing to get involved in a goal this time, as his corner-kick responsibilities allowed him to record double digits in crosses and increase his total to 14 (five accurate) in two starts. The versatile man has operated at right-back throughout the competition, and he's likely to retain playmaking value in that position, though he could see his playing time managed in the third group-stage match against Ecuador given that Germany already secured qualification for the next round.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with two assists Kimmich recorded two assists on five chances created to go along with four crosses in Sunday's 4-1 win over Curacao.

Impact Kimmich had a great opening World Cup match as he found himself with a pair of assists, first finding Jamal Musiala in the 47th minute before another assist on Deniz Undav's 78th-minute goal. Despite the defensive role, he seemed to be more involved in the attack in a match they mainly controlled, recording four crosses to go along with five chances created. His two-way play as a defender is second to none, and his involvement on set pieces gives him immense value.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sané, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Germany looking for World Cup redemption after successive early exits

The memories of two successive World Cup group-stage exits weigh heavily on the Germany team before another attempt at restoring lost pride

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Set to captain Germany Kimmich is set to captain and be a major part of the German midfield and defense at the World Cup.

Impact Kimmich is heading to yet another international competition with Germany and will be set to captain the side as they go for glory, likely to slide into the right-back role he typically holds with his national team. This is a bit of a contrast from his midfield roles during the league season, although it allows the team another playmaking option from the defense, while also allowing him to move up the field if another defender is brought onto the pitch. He will additionally be a primary taker of corner kicks and free kicks, giving him yet another raise in value as primarily a defender. He is coming off a season with two goals and 10 assists in 42 appearances between UCL and league play, so he is holding decent form. Expect the German to play a major factor in the team, potentially even getting on a few penalty kicks if the option arises.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Kane hat trick powers Bayern Munich to German Cup triumph against Stuttgart in final

Harry Kane has cut through the smoke of the German Cup final with a hat trick for Bayern Munich to beat defending champion Stuttgart 3-0 in Berlin

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Manuel Neuer ruled out of Bayern Munich's cup final clash with another injury after 40-year-old's Germany return confirmed

Manuel Neuer's rollercoaster week has taken another dramatic turn as Bayern Munich confirmed the veteran goalkeeper will miss the German Cup...

MAY 22 • goal

Manuel Neuer ruled out of Bayern Munich's cup final clash with another injury after 40-year-old's Germany return confirmed

Germany Reveals World Cup Roster, Brings Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer Out Of Retirement

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has coaxed veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out of retirement for the World Cup. Here's the full roster.

MAY 21 • FOX SPORTS

Germany Reveals World Cup Roster, Brings Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer Out Of Retirement

Bayern Munich finally receives Bundesliga trophy and celebrates

Bayern Munich has finally got hold of the Bundesliga trophy after extending its goals record with a Harry Kane hat trick

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Sets up Harry Kane twice Kimmich had two assists while taking an off target shot, crossing four times inaccurately, creating four chances and making two interceptions during Saturday's 5-1 win over Koln.

Impact Kimmich set up Harry Kane in the 10th and 13th minutes while leading Bayern in crosses, chances created and interceptions. The midfielder wraps up another title winning season with 10 goal invovlements, 121 crosses and 56 chances created across 29 league appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Olise scores last-gasp equaliser as Bayern involved in six-goal thriller after benching Harry Kane and Luis Diaz ahead of Champions League decider

Michael Olise emerged as the hero for Bayern Munich, producing a dramatic 100th-minute equaliser to secure a 3-3 draw against Heidenheim in...

MAY 2 • goal

Michael Olise scores last-gasp equaliser as Bayern involved in six-goal thriller after benching Harry Kane and Luis Diaz ahead of Champions League decider

Bayern Munich avoids surprise loss to last-place Heidenheim in Bundesliga before PSG visits

Bayern Munich has scored with the last kick of the game to salvage a 3-3 draw with last-place Heidenheim in the Bundesliga before it welcomes Paris Saint-Germain for the second leg...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Delivers one assist Kimmich assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 5-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Kimmich played a key role in keeping Bayern Munich's hopes alive in Tuesday's 5-4 defeat at Parc des Princes, delivering a curling free-kick in the second half that Dayot Upamecano headed in to make it 5-3 and spark a stunning two-goal comeback that reduced the deficit to one in the space of three minutes, while also adding one key pass and four crosses. Kimmich has registered eight assists and two goals across all competitions this season and will be central to any hope Bayern carry into next Wednesday's second leg at the Allianz Arena, where his side will need to overturn a one-goal deficit to reach the final in Budapest.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg

Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a roller-coaster Champions League semifinal first leg

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Full-strength PSG raring to go against Bayern in Champions League semifinal

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has joked that picking his team against Bayern Munich will be like a “lottery” because he finally has a full-strength team to choose from

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

How Bayern Munich won its 13th Bundesliga title in 14 years

Bayern Munich has wrapped up another Bundesliga title, its 13th in 14 years, after a record-breaking season that could still get better

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

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