Bayern´s Kimmich off injured in Der Klassiker

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich hobbled out of Saturday’s Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund before half-time having injured himself in a foul on Erling Haaland.

Kimmich had netted the winner in each of the sides’ previous two meetings, clinching a vital Bundesliga victory last term and then settling September’s DFL-Supercup final.

But the latest clash between Germany’s two biggest clubs ended in markedly less impressive fashion for the versatile midfielder.

Kimmich sought to atone for a loose touch just inside the Dortmund half 10 minutes before the break but was beaten to the ball by Haaland, swiping wildly at the forward.

Haaland stayed on his feet, although the attack soon petered out before attention returned to the still prone Kimmich.

Joshua Kimmich is replaced by @CorentinTolisso

Stay strong, kid

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— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) November 7, 2020

He was booked for the challenge, which might have earned a red card had it been closer to the Bayern goal, but it quickly became clear his outing would end regardless.

Kimmich appeared in real pain as he was belatedly lifted to his feet by medical staff and helped off the pitch to be replaced by Corentin Tolisso.

Bayern were drawing 1-1 at the interval after goals late in the first half from Marco Reus and David Alaba.