Joshua Kimmich unhappy with his performance in Germany loss

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 27: Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich, the team's experienced captain, expressed dissatisfaction with his performance in Germany's 1-0 loss to Greece during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match at WWK Arena on September 27, 2026. Kimmich admitted that he was directly responsible for two crucial mistakes that contributed to Greece's first-ever victory over Germany.

The first error occurred when he lost the ball in the second half, setting up a significant opportunity for Greece. Later, a deflection off Kimmich's own shot resulted in an own goal, sealing the victory for Greece in the 74th minute. Kimmich acknowledged the errors during his post-match interview, stating, "It doesn't feel good after the deflected shot that led to the goal.

And before that, I gave the ball away, which led to a big chance for them. I tried to give the guys a good feeling and help them. But there's definitely room for improvement." The defeat, while not entirely Germany's fault, was frustrating, given the team's control over most of the match and Klopp's recent lineup changes. Kimmich's candid assessment of his performance will likely be valuable as Jürgen Klopp continues to develop the new-look German national team.