UEFA EURO 2016

“Joshua has played class”

The DFB-Eleven shows against Northern Ireland greatly improved. The last criticized Offensive harmony is always better, also because Joshua Kimmich plays. Whether or not he is also a defensive reinforcement, remains open.

Technically proficient and an asset for the right side: Joshua Kimmich

In football, it has become a habit, praise, and criticism within a few days, sometimes even hours, alternate. Thomas Müller brought it last Sunday to the point: “It is simply in the business of football in a way that is not always the holistic performance brings to the team is valued,” said the world champion. “In the end, it’s about how successful the implementation of what has been previously set as a benchmark.” After the
1:0-victory against Northern Ireland raged with Joshua Kimmich of the positive messages. Not only because of the expectations on the young players should not be too high, but mainly because of the 21-Year-old had shown a strong performance. And in fact – there was little occasion for criticism.

Kimmich sat in only his second game, again and again accents on the Offensive and tried to put his team-mates with intelligent passes in the scene. “Joshua brings a lot of quality and self-confidence,” said Mats Hummels and his teammates. “He even went in one-on-One situations. He has shown that he is a good Option for the coach.” Also Mesut Özil was not sparing with praise: “He has made this so cool for his age.” Probably the most beautiful award Kimmich got out of his direct competitors. “Joshua has played class. It was exactly the right decision from the Coach to bring him. We were more dangerous in the game forward,” said Benedikt Höwedes his opponent and added: “We have to do all the great goal and all the Egos in the back. It is normal, if other players get back and use again.”

“He is clever and self-aware”

Almost 88 percent pass rate, 100 ball contacts, and a value of almost 60 per cent show a strong EM-the debut of the Bayern player. “He has made it to the big stage very well. He has made very good way, on the right side for good flanks and the defensive player always has”, said national coach Joachim Löw and added: “I could see no nervousness, he is very clever and self-aware.” Kimmich ran, fought, and always kept control of his game. After unsuccessful actions – and there was also – he was not easy, but tried his mistake immediately right.

Joshua Kimmich (R.) got the trust of national coach Joachim Löw (l.)

Already at Bayern Munich, the defensive player has played some good games during the past season. Under coach Pep Guardiola, he developed rapidly and became the Surprise of the season. During the season, Kimmich had to process, but also setbacks. After the Champions League game against Juventus, he was praised for his Offensive drive, also very exuberant. Only Kimmich was also at the two goals are not uninvolved. But he learns quickly, works hard and also goes with mistakes on the offensive.

Kimmich has to prove itself still

Against teams like Northern Ireland, Kimmich quite an Alternative to the right-back. Against the defensively stronger Höwedes, he is likely to receive, so also in the second round. The evidence to be in defense of a reliable constant was not able to provide Kimmich. Against Northern Ireland, these qualities were not asked but simply. “It was good today, but it wasn’t particularly difficult,” said Löw, and brought it to the point. Kimmich is still at the beginning of its development. He will need to against the big opponents yet to prove. The national coach will give him this Chance. Whether Kimmich can make use of, to show the upcoming games.