Dietmar Hamann advises Kimmich to retire from Germany duties after World Cup exit

Dietmar Hamann has urged Joshua Kimmich to step away from the German national team following their disappointing exit in the World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay. Kimmich, who captained the team, stated his intention to continue playing internationally, despite five unsuccessful tournaments. Hamann believes a voluntary retirement would be a responsible choice for Kimmich, suggesting it would signal a need for change in the national setup. He also expressed doubts about Kimmich's status as a world-class player and indicated that he would not include him if he were to become the new coach of Germany.

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