Philipp Lahm advocates for Joshua Kimmich's midfield role with Germany

Philipp Lahm has expressed his view that Joshua Kimmich should play in midfield for Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Lahm argued that Kimmich has excelled in midfield for Bayern Munich and indicated that breaking up the team's core, which includes Kimmich, could be a mistake. He suggested alternatives for the right-back position while highlighting the balance needed between offensive and defensive players. Currently, Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann appears committed to Kimmich's role as a right-back, making a shift to midfield unlikely at this stage.

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