Joshua Kimmich, a Bayern Munich player, is being the center of controversy in Germany regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. After launching the “WeKickCorona” initiative together with Leon Goretzka with a fundraiser that they started with one million euros each, the player has decided not to get vaccinated for the time being.
“I still have my reservations until there are no long-term studies. I think it should be respected, but it does not mean that I am a denier or an opponent of vaccination. I do not say categorically that I will not be vaccinated. I am aware of my responsibilities and follow the rules. Covid every two or three days, “assured the Bayern player on Sky.
After the launch of the initiative and his decision not to be vaccinated, in Germany he was accused of not applying what he practices and he replied. “It does not mean that I do not practice what I preach. We have donated money to UNICEF to enable vaccines in countries that do not have access. If people decide to get vaccinated, we should make it easier for them, “he said.
As of October 22, Germany had 66.12% of people vaccinated against Covid-19, which means 54,979,409 people with the full guideline. The incidence in Germany is situated at 100 new infections per 100,000 people. In a ‘rebound’ of cases, his statements have not sat too well.
“As a friend, I understand it, as a teammate I think it would be better if he got vaccinated”
Thomas Müller spoke on Sky after the game against Hoffenheim that ended in victory for the Munich team. The forward valued the position of his teammate. “As a friend, I think it’s an acceptable decision. Everyone should be able to decide for themselves. As a teammate considering that he is better for others and taking into account both scientific opinion and my opinion, vaccination would be the best, “he said.
The German justified his position on vaccination and also Kimmich’s decision-making. “Personally, I am a friend to getting vaccinated. I hope players who have not yet been vaccinated will change their mind. We all want to get out of this pandemic and, as far as I know, vaccination is the best way to get there. We try to respect Kimmich’s decision. It is a fine line. A moral or ethical discussion. The decision is understandable from a human point of view, “he said.