Joshua Kimmich, renowned for his contributions as a right-back for Bayern Munich, has recently transitioned to the midfield position in an attempt to establish himself in that role. However, assessments of his performance in this new position have been mixed, with room for improvement noted. Nevertheless, Kimmich is poised to return to his former role as a right-back for upcoming matches, which may offer him renewed opportunities to showcase his skills and potentially revitalize his performance on the field.
“Joshua Kimmich will start at right-back against Freiburg, also with a view to the game against Lazio. Konrad Laimer is now more of a midfield option after his comeback from injury”.
Initially serving as the backup right back in the absence of Noussair Mazraoui and now Sacha Boey, primarily due to injuries, Laimer, the 26-year-old Austrian midfielder, will now vie for midfield positions alongside Aleksandar Pavlović and Leon Goretzka, occasionally contending with Raphaël Guerreiro as well.
Kimmich was recently thrust into action against RB Leipzig, where Bayern emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, courtesy of a Harry Kane brace.