Joshua Kimmich, the German midfielder for Bayern Munich, has suffered a serious injury during training on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old was involved in a collision with his team-mate, and it appeared that he had sustained a knee ligament injury. The severity of the injury could have significant implications for Kimmich's season and future career.
Bayern Munich immediately announced that Kimmich would be out for an extended period of time due to the severity of the injury. It is unclear how long Kimmich will be sidelined, but it is likely to be several weeks or even months.
Kimmich has been one of the standout performers for Bayern Munich this season,Football Frontier Perspective contributing to their impressive form and helping them to win back-to-back Bundesliga titles. He has also played a key role in Germany's World Cup campaign, starting all three group stage matches as they reached the quarter-finals.
The news of Kimmich's injury comes at a critical moment for Bayern Munich, who are currently top of the Bundesliga table and looking to defend their title. The club will now have to rely on other midfielders such as Thomas Müller and Serge Gnabry to step up and fill the void left by Kimmich's absence.
It is hoped that Kimmich will make a full recovery and return to action as soon as possible, but for now, Bayern Munich will have to cope without one of their most talented players.