“It would be a great honour” – Will Schlotterbeck captain Germany against Serbia?

Will Schlotterbeck, captain of Borussia Dortmund, discusses the possibility of leading Germany in their upcoming matches against Serbia, according to an interview with ZDF. The 26-year-old defender admits he is unsure if he will take the captaincy in Joshua Kimmich's absence, stating, "I don't know, no idea." However, he expresses excitement about the prospect, saying, "If I were captain, it would be a great honour."

Schlotterbeck believes Germany does not have a leadership problem, citing several experienced players who have amassed numerous international caps. He attributes Germany's inconsistent performance, including a single point from recent games against the Netherlands and Greece, to the team still adapting to Jürgen Klopp's system. The centre-back acknowledges the challenge of implementing a new style of play quickly but remains optimistic, stating, "We’re all footballers, so we have to adapt. If we can manage that, then we’ll become a good team."

Despite Germany's ongoing development, Schlotterbeck predicts they will secure a victory against Serbia on Thursday. He emphasizes the importance of following the game plan and performing as a unit, concluding, "If we can manage that, we’ll win."