Joshua Kimmich refuses return to midfield despite Germany squad crisis
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Joshua Kimmich refuses return to midfield despite Germany squad crisis
"Germany continues to face a series of blows in its squad as both Aleksandar Pavlović and Felix Nmecha find themselves out from injuries they picked up at their clubs. Pavlović picked up what is being described as a 'hip problem' in Bayern Munich and Nmecha tore his lateral collateral ligament following Dortmund's win against Hamburger SV."
"When Joshua Kimmich was asked in view of these circumstances whether he could return to midfield, he bluntly rejected it - 'No.' Kimmich justified his stance, saying, 'I'm convinced I can bring my quality and strengths to the pitch at right-back the same way to when I'm playing in midfield.'"
"Interestingly, Stach has not played for the national team in four years. There exists a risk of Nagelsmann choosing to play Groß in the backline as well, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding the team's formation."
Germany's national football team is facing a crisis due to injuries to key players Aleksandar Pavlović and Felix Nmecha. Manager Julian Nagelsmann has called up replacements, but the situation remains precarious. Joshua Kimmich has refused to return to midfield, insisting he can perform effectively as a right-back. This decision contrasts with his previous reluctance to play in that position for Bayern Munich, suggesting differing dynamics between club and national team roles.
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