Joshua Kimmich, formerly criticized for recent shortcomings, has redeemed himself by excelling in his shift to right-back, a position he has thrived in before. The 29-year-old delivered a solid performance in Bayern Munich’s 8-1 victory over Mainz, prompting Max Eberl to advocate for Kimmich to continue playing on the right side for both club and country.
“At the moment Josh is needed on the right,” Eberl said (Sky Sport as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia). “He will also play right-back at the Euros, so it is to a certain extent beneficial for German football that he can now play there.”
Kimmich’s future appears uncertain as he has yet to commit to a new contract amid rumors of a potential sale. The impending departure of Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season raises questions about whether a new coach could alter this situation. The 50-year-old former Bayern player expresses a desire to hold discussions with Kimmich before any decisions are made.
“I think a new coach has different views, sees the player differently, and that’s basically something we have to wait and see,” Eberl explained. “But I would also like to talk to Josh, the conversation hasn’t happened yet, it definitely will because he is a very important player and a deserving player for FC Bayern.”