Klopp undecided on Kimmich’s Germany role and captaincy
New Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has not yet decided whether Joshua Kimmich will remain captain or which position he will play, with key choices expected in the coming weeks.
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Bayern confirm expanded role for Bischof after pre-season impact
Germany U21 captain Tom Bischof is poised for a prominent campaign at FC Bayern Munich after sporting director Christoph Freund endorsed the midfielder for increased responsibility and the number 8 shirt.
Kimmich expected to retain Germany captaincy under Klopp
Germany sporting director Rudi Völler has backed Joshua Kimmich to remain captain under Jürgen Klopp, citing his leadership qualities despite the World Cup exit.
Neuer and Kimmich return as Bayern launch pre-season preparations
World Cup stars including Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich have reported for Bayern Munich’s pre-season as the squad undergoes performance tests ahead of their Tegernsee training camp.
Klopp to hunt for new Germany right-back and rule out Kimmich
Jürgen Klopp has identified a new right-back as his first priority after taking charge of Germany, confirming Joshua Kimmich will not fill the role.
Germany legends clash over Kimmich future amid calls for squad clean-up
Didi Hamann and Mario Basler have demanded senior players including Joshua Kimmich be dropped from the Germany squad, but Lothar Matthäus has strongly defended the captain.
Matthäus Backs Kimmich to Remain Germany Captain Despite World Cup Exit
Lothar Matthäus has defended Joshua Kimmich’s role in the Germany national team after Dietmar Hamann urged the midfielder to step down following their early World Cup exit.
Hamann urges Kimmich to retire from Germany duty after World Cup exit
Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has called for Joshua Kimmich to end his international career following the team’s round of 32 defeat to Paraguay, though the captain insists he will not step away.
Germany face identity crisis after third consecutive World Cup exit
Germany have crashed out of the World Cup early for the third tournament running, with manager Julian Nagelsmann’s constant tactical changes blamed for the latest failure.
Kimmich vows to continue with Germany after World Cup exit to Paraguay
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has pledged to continue his international career despite the pain of another World Cup elimination, insisting he will “never give up” on the national team.