Joshua Kimmich will miss Wednesday nights Champions League game with Arsenal due to a family bereavement, Bayern Munich announced this morning. The Bayern captain was absent from training yesterday and wont be considered for the fixture with the Gunners at the Allianz Arena.A club statement read: Due to a passing in his immediate family, Joshua Kimmich is not in the squad today for the match against Arsenal.On behalf of the family, we ask that his privacy and grief be respected, and that further inquiries and reporting be refrained from.We send our deepest condolences to Joshua Kimmich and his loved ones.In Kimmichs absence, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof could form the central midfield pairing for the Bundesliga leaders.Bayern boss Kompany struggling to be fit for Arsenal clashKimmichs absence continues a disrupted build-up to the game for Bayern, who are without star midfielder Michael Olise through suspension following his red card against Viking in their last Champions League outing.Coach Vincent Kompany missed Tuesdays media conference as he battles to shrug off a virus with his assistant Aaron Danks speaking to the press.Danks said: Vincent has a virus. Its important that he rests. Hes at home resting. We take it day by day. Were in constant communication. Hell play his role and part in the game whether thats at the Allianz Arena or not, well have to wait and see.It has affected his legs at times, he found some pain in his legs. Its just a virus. The doctors know way more than I do. The most important thing is that he rests and takes the time he needs. I dont know whether that will be tomorrow or 2-3 days. Were taking it day by day.For me, not much changes. I plan the training sessions every day. Obviously we miss Vincent, but we have a strong coaching team, we know what needs to be done. We need to stay calm and keep the players energy high so they are ready tomorrow. Topics Arsenal F.C. FC Bayern Munich Joshua Kimmich If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Win tickets to a Champions League game with bet365 Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Ex-Arsenal winger Gnabry eager to shine for Bayern Munich against former mentor Arteta Jon Fisher 20th October, 2026 Champions League predictions: Full guide to Matchday 3 2026/27 Ben Miller 20th October, 2026 Which Premier League fixtures are on TV in December? Ben Miller 19th October, 2026 Madueke hails Arsenals absurd strength in depth after grabbing late winner at Nottingham Forest Jon Fisher 18th October, 2026
