Death of Joshua Kimmich's father at age 57

Berthold, the father of Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, has passed away at the age of 57, according to German newspaper "Bild". This news has cast a shadow over the player ahead of his team's upcoming match in the UEFA Champions League.

Joshua Kimmich will miss Bayern Munich's clash against Arsenal, scheduled for Wednesday evening, in the third round of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League, due to the death of his father, according to the same report.

The absence of Kimmich is a loss for Bayern Munich, considering his pivotal role in midfield, his ability to organize play and connect the lines, along with his vast experience in major European matches.

Bayern Munich host Arsenal at the Allianz Arena, in a match where the German team seeks to achieve a positive result and continue their journey in the UEFA Champions League, amid the absence of one of their key midfielders due to this family circumstance.