Win tonic for ‘worst’ game, says Kimmich – but Henrichs injury ‘looks bad’

Joshua Kimmich praised Bayern Munich’s response to their first league defeat of the season but admitted their mood was “dampened” by an injury to opposition player Benjamin Henrichs during their 5- 1 over RB Leipzig on Friday.

After losing 2-1 at seventh-placed Mainz six days earlier, Bayern beat fourth-placed Leipzig 5-1 at home in the Bundesliga on Friday with the help of a sensational strike from ‘ Kimmich from distance to put them 3-0 up at half time. time.

Leipzig’s misery was compounded when right-back Henrichs – one of Kimmich’s Germany team-mates – was sent off late in the game with an apparent leg injury.

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Henrichs injury: Players ‘don’t know what’s wrong’

“The players felt that the game in Mainz was our worst performance of the season in every aspect,” Kimmich told DAZN after his side moved seven points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. .

“We didn’t have many chances to score, which was very different from today. It was very, very important for us to show such a reaction and we can go home happy, although the mood is a little cloudy (because) we don’t know what is wrong with Benny. We hope it’s not as bad as it seems.”

Bundesliga top scorer Harry Kane made his return from injury and played a part in Jamal Musiala’s first-minute opener with a pass to Michael Olise, who set up the Germany international for his fourth goal in four close games.

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Leipzig were behind for less than 60 seconds when Lois Openda jumped into space and crossed for Benjamin Sesko to tap in.

The equalizer was the first time in the history of the German top level that two teams scored in the first two minutes of a match.

Former Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer completed a one-two with Olise before putting Bayern back in front after 25 minutes and, after Kimmich struck memorably, Leroy Sane and Alphonso Davies added to the hosts’ lead. late

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Bayern vs Leipzig: Kimmich’s goal

Captain Kimmich ended his wait of more than a year for a league goal. “We started really well and conceded the equalizer straight away, but you could tell from the start that we really wanted to win the game and we did it in a dominant way,” he said.

“Generally, Jamal freed me. Leipzig always defended in a 5-3-2 formation, so I had some space. I always say that I am free and he can find me if he likes.

“I’ve always been in charge of the shooting, because in the end it’s quite difficult, but then I did it. Fortunately, it came in today”