"position. But then-coach Josep Guardiola pushed him back to defense in the central defender position. Successor Carlo Ancelotti continued to deploy Kimmich in defense, this time on the right as the then-regular at RB, Philipp Lahm, started to slow down. Kimmich would even succeed Lahm the following season as the Bavarians' RB as the World Cup winner retired in 2017."
"Now, though, Kimmich has found his way back to midfield, operating as the deepest lying midfielder for the Bavarians for over half a decade now. A massive debate has therefore sprung up as Bayern fans argue among themselves which position Kimmich should be deployed in: midfield or defense. Naturally, Lahm's input would be very interesting. The former Germany international made the opposite transition to Kimmich under Guardiola, from operating as a regular at right back to playing in midfield."
Joshua Kimmich joined Bayern Munich in 2015 as a central midfielder but was moved into central defense by Josep Guardiola. Carlo Ancelotti then deployed him at right back, where he succeeded Philipp Lahm after Lahm began to slow and ultimately retired in 2017. Kimmich later returned to midfield, operating as the deepest-lying midfielder for more than half a decade. Fans now debate whether he should play in midfield or defense. Philipp Lahm believes Kimmich can excel in both roles and states his ideal deployment is as a No.8 paired with a No.6. Kimmich’s versatility has proven world-class.
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