Kimmich became infected in mid-November. And although he is a trained athlete, the disease has caused him difficulty breathing. Doctors, he said, even found fluid in his lungs.
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His return is thus postponed at least until January. Earlier activity could develop long-term health problems, such as with the heart. The 26-year-old footballer, meanwhile, has missed six Bayern championships.
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In Germany, Kimmich heard criticism in October, when he publicly announced that he had not been vaccinated. Now he regrets his step.
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“It was difficult for me to deal with my fears about the side effects of the vaccines. That’s why I didn’t decide. If I was vaccinated, it would bring me more positives, “said the football player for ZDF.
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“I let everyone down”
“But I probably had to go through that. Looking back, I should have been vaccinated much earlier. But I couldn’t decide then, “he regrets.
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In the end, he decided to get vaccinated, but he already had a positive test and the disease was starting to show.
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The 64-time German representative added that after a positive test, he felt guilty about his family and teammates.
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“I was disappointed that I was infected and had to be quarantined. That wouldn’t happen if I was vaccinated, “he poured ashes on his head.
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Kimmich also added that Bayern had reduced his salary due to his absence. But he understands the team’s step.
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At the beginning of this year, he and his teammate Leon Goretzka founded the We Kick Corona initiative, which supports charities and institutions that are fighting against the 19-covis. Together, they donated 5 million euros (approximately 126.5 million crowns) to the initiative.
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“In Germany, we have the opportunity to go to booster benefits. But in some countries, there are people who can’t even get the vaccines, and we want to help them. I think that sufficiently shows that I am not an antivaxer, “added Kimmich.
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