Joshua Kimmich shows his qualities as a playmaker against FC Schalke. He is now to take over the legacy of Thiago – and also lead the team.
“Leroy, Leroy”, Joshua Kimmich shouted – clearly audible – at a score of 6:0 for FC Bayern in the opening match of the new Bundesliga season against FC Schalke 04. Leroy Sané then picked up speed and Kimmich sent the new entrant with a perfect pass. Result: The 7:0 and above all the debut goal of Sané.
A scene that showcases many of Kimmich’s qualities, but also reveals his qualities as a midfielder. “No Thiago? No problem!”, wrote the Daily Mail after the 8-0 edge win.
Kimmich shined in the position he could not always take and was allowed to, as he was used again and again in the right back of the Champions League final tournament. But that is now to change.
With Sergino Dest – who is currently still under contract with Ajax Amsterdam – the German record champion is on the finishing line of the negotiations with another long-awaited right-wing defender. The commitment of the 19-year-old American is to be announced promptly, the path for Kimmich into defensive midfield seems clear.
Kimmich symbolizes the
success of FC Bayern The new back number from Kimmich is therefore more than just a fingertip. The 25-year-old takes over the influential number six, which became vacant following Thiago’s departure from Liverpool. With this song he already ran up against Schalke and shaped the game there just like Thiago before – if not even more.