No matter whether at FC Bayern or in the German national football team: There is always debate about whether Joshua Kimmich is better off as a right-back or in central midfield. His former DFB colleague Shkodran Mustafi has a clear tendency on this issue!
When the German national team competes in the European Football Championship in their own country in the summer, Joshua Kimmich will be there. But in which position will Julian Nagelsmann’s FC Bayern veteran be used?
In the past, Kimmich has been in demand at both right-back and in defensive midfield, although the six has proven to be the 28-year-old’s favorite position. But if former international Shkodran Mustafi had his way, the Bayern star would have to put his preference aside if in doubt.
“I see Kimmich as a full-back,” Mustafi said in response to a question on “Sky” and added: “But I am a fan of rotating during the game regardless of positions and trying out a lot. The right-back also in defensive midfield Many clubs do this.” Kimmich was already allowed to act in a similar way during a test in the DFB team.
Mustafi continued: “At Manchester City, John Stones even plays as a central defender on the six, there are many different ideas.”
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Whether Kimmich goes from the right to the six or perhaps to the ten in the game depends on the tactical orientation, emphasized the former national player, who, however, has a clear tendency in case of doubt.
“If you ask me: Kimmich at six or as a defender, I would choose the right-back position,” the 31-year-old made clear.
Nagelsmann recently indicated in the “ZDF-Sportstudio” that Kimmich could no longer be used as a midfielder but as a right-back in the future. “With a small adjustment, Josh is also a candidate for this position,” said the national coach shortly before Christmas.