FC Bayern – Baumgart on the Kimmich debate: “I’m not going to take part”
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Cologne’s trainer has once again made a clear statement on the vaccination debate and that of Joshua Kimmich and protected the Bayern star.
Steffen Baumgart is known as a man of clear words and stated this in an interview with the Sports picture once again proven. In the Discussion about Joshua Kimmich and its vaccination status, Cologne’s trainer faces the Bayern star once again. Kimmich is a role model for Baumgart simply because he expresses a clear opinion.
“Or do we question him because he did not have the opinion that was expected of him? I ask you!” Baumgart asked a rhetorical question in the room and continued: “He has not done anything to anyone, supports many with his foundation People, he’s straight ahead. “
Apparently Baumgart also does not like the fact that a kind of example should be made of Kimmich and his special position as a national player – while other Bundesliga professionals, who were not vaccinated in November, when Kimmich first made public statements and then received severe criticism, were also not vaccinated. But hardly appeared in the public perception.
Baumgart: “I’m not part of that”
“And Joshua Kimmich, who has questioned the topic for himself – and that is allowed in our country – is then portrayed as someone who is not a role model? Where are we?” Said Baumgart.
Instead, the 50-year-old underlined his moral support for Kimmich. “He didn’t do anything wrong. That often doesn’t count. It seems to be important that you’ve found someone you can beat. I’m not going to do that.”