"Joshua Kimmich has been confirmed by Julian Nagelsmann as the first-choice right-back at the World Cup. Kimmich has been playing in that position as of late, but there was a moment there when Ridle Baku was in form and Nagelsmann floated the idea of including Kimmich in the midfield."
"Kimmich as right-back feels like the right decision, especially with how great Aleksander Pavlović has been playing as of late. While Kimmich would make a great midfielder for Germany, this decision is one that maximizes the talent on the pitch and allows Kimmich to put in his famous crosses from that right side."
"For many, the midfield of Leon Goretzka and Aleksander Pavlović isn't up to standards when you look at the rich history of the football nation. Ultimately, the performance on the pitch is what will decide if this decision was the right one but it feels as though there is mounting pressure on the German coach to deliver a successful tournament."
Julian Nagelsmann has officially named Joshua Kimmich as Germany's starting right-back for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Kimmich has recently played in this position, though there was consideration of moving him to midfield when Ridle Baku was performing well. The decision to keep Kimmich at right-back appears optimal given Aleksander Pavlović's strong recent form in midfield. While Kimmich could excel as a midfielder, positioning him at right-back maximizes team talent and allows him to deliver his signature crosses. The decision has received mixed reactions, with some questioning whether the midfield pairing of Goretzka and Pavlović meets Germany's historical standards. Success will ultimately depend on pitch performance, with mounting pressure on Nagelsmann to deliver a successful tournament.
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