Man United kick off their Champions League campaign in Bavaria on Wednesday and Munich boss Thomas Tuchel already has fitness concerns to contend with.
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed an inflamed tendon forced Joshua Kimmich to come off after an hour during Friday evening's 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.
Harry Kane had given the home side an early lead before Alex Grimaldo's wonderful equaliser left them searching for a winner. It came as a surprise, then, to see key midfielder Kimmich removed on the hour mark.ALSO READ: Ten Hag casts doubt on Sancho's United future The injury will raise doubts as to whether Kimmich will be fit enough to play Wednesday's Champions League group stage opener against Manchester United. Bayern do have a longer turnaround than Erik ten Hag's side, who face Brighton this afternoon, but may not feel their midfielder can complete 90 minutes so shortly after playing an hour.
Order your copy of Manchester United in Europe TODAY Manchester United are back in the Champions League after an impressive first season in charge for Erik ten Hag.
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