India, Oct. 21 -- Bayern Munich and Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has been ruled out of Wednesday night's UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal following the sudden passing of his father, Berthold Kimmich. The 57-year-old passed away unexpectedly in Germany earlier in the day.

Bayern Munich officially confirmed that the influential midfielder was granted immediate compassionate leave from the first-team squad at the Allianz Arena. The European heavyweight club requested full privacy for Kimmich and his grieving family during this devastating bereavement.

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