Klopp reveals Kimmich's role in new-look Germany team
Having played as a right-back for Germany under Julian Nagelsmann, captain Joshua Kimmich will return to his familiar central midfield role under new head coach Jürgen Klopp.Klopp confirmed this on T...
Chief coach Jürgen Klopp has announced his plans for a new-look Germany national team, revealing that captain Joshua Kimmich will revert to his central midfield role. Kimmich, who previously played as a right-back for Germany under Julian Nagelsmann, will bring his wealth of experience to the team. Klopp confirmed this on Thursday, alongside announcing two squads of 44 players each for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.
"A player with his experience, at his age, has to lead from the front," Klopp stated. The coach acknowledged the need to adapt to a new style of play, addressing tactical issues such as functioning effectively without the ball. Klopp expressed his confidence in Kimmich's potential, emphasizing that the team views him as a midfielder, not a right-back.
Kimmich made his debut for Germany in 2016, and since then, he has scored 10 goals and provided 31 assists in 114 appearances.
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