Hansi Flick was just chatting excitedly about the advantages of Thomas Müller from FC Bayern when his mobile phone suddenly vibrated. “Now Joshua Kimmich is calling,” said the national coach and laughed: “I’ll write that I’ll call you back right away.” (See the video in the player above!)
Whether Kimmich wanted to bring him the happy news of the expected birth of his third child or cancel for the classic against the Netherlands on Tuesday (8:45 p.m. / ARD) in Amsterdam was initially unclear. Flick continued his remarks with an opponent analysis.
Only when Flick had answered all the journalists’ questions did the national coach return and say: “You can calm down, everything is calm.”
Kimmich must therefore also fit against Oranje. The midfield boss had already missed the start of the World Cup year against Israel (2-0) because of the upcoming birth.