Bayern professional still has a “few concerns” about a corona vaccination. He said that after the game against TSG Hoffenheim. The national player does not want to rule out that he will still be vaccinated.
Bayern Munich’s national soccer player Joshua Kimmich has not yet been vaccinated against Corona. “That’s right,” replied the 26-year-old on Saturday after the 4-0 win in the Bundesliga against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to a question in an interview with Sky TV. He had “a few personal concerns, especially about the lack of long-term studies”.
“Bild” had previously reported that Kimmich was not vaccinated against Covid-19. Nevertheless, he was “aware of his responsibility” and adhered to the hygiene measures, said Kimmich now. At the German record champions, all non-vaccinated players would be tested every two to three days. Everyone should make the decision for themselves, said Kimmich and emphasized: “Nevertheless, it is not now that I am somehow a corona denier or vaccination opponent.”
Joshua Kimmich launched “We kick Corona”
He thinks it is a shame that there is “only vaccinated or not vaccinated” in the debate. “And not being vaccinated often means that you are a corona denier or an opponent of vaccinations. But I think there are a few other people at home who just have a few concerns, whatever the reason. And I think , you should respect that too, especially as long as you stick to the measures, “said Kimmich. He does not categorically say that he “will not be vaccinated at all”. It is “also very possible that I will be vaccinated in the future,” said Kimmich.
In March 2020, Kimmich and his Bayern colleague Leon Goretzka launched the “We Kick Corona” (#wekickcorona) campaign, with which they collect donations for social institutions.
Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic had previously said on Sky: “FC Bayern recommends getting vaccinated, just like me personally, in order, among other things, to enable everyone to have a more normal life.” But because there is no compulsory vaccination in Germany, the association “made the recommendation and everyone can decide for themselves.”
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