""As things stand, he [Kimmich] will return to the number six position because he is simply one of two or three players who will always play for their club," Nagelsmann said."
""Given the short time we have until the World Cup, we don't have the option to gamble too much on the position and risk having players who may only get 30 or 50 percent playing time at their clubs. Unfortunately, that risk exists with many other candidates for the number six position.""
""We have to make sure we have players who are in rhythm. As things stand, we will move Josh back to the number six position. If the usual right-back candidates fail across the board - which I don't expect - then that could change.""
Joshua Kimmich is set to occupy the number six role because he is one of the few players who consistently start and play regularly for his club. The limited time before the World Cup prevents taking risks on experimental position changes or choosing candidates who only receive 30–50 percent club playing time. The priority is to field players who are match-fit and in rhythm. Josh will be moved back to the number six role to maintain consistency and readiness. A change would only occur if all usual right-back candidates fail across the board, which is not expected.
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