Overview

• Joshua Kimmich started at right-back, captained Germany, and scored twice in a 4-0 World Cup qualifier win over Luxembourg in Sinsheim.
• Speaking to SWR1, Julian Nagelsmann said he will not commit Kimmich permanently to either right-back or midfield and will decide based on tactics.
• Kimmich told reporters he is comfortable in both roles and will play wherever the team needs him for each opponent.
• Nagelsmann praised Kimmich’s ball use and versatility, noting his on-ball positioning is similar to his role at Bayern.
• TV expert Felix Kroos urged keeping Kimmich at right-back for the remainder of qualifying and the World Cup, citing a lack of comparable alternatives.