Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has a lot of weight on his shoulders as captain of the German national team.
After consecutive group stage exits, Germany needs to make some noise at this World Cup — and Kimmich knows it.
”We want to make Germany proud again. That’s our biggest goal. We know that we are representing our entire country here. You can feel that playing a major tournament for Germany is something completely different. We have a huge opportunity to create excitement and joy in Germany. As captain, my role has become a bit more special,” Kimmich told Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “I feel a lot of positive energy within our squad. If we give our best, play with heart, determination and passion, we may be able to transfer that energy to the whole country and provide a similar impulse to the one created by the 2006 World Cup. I experienced that World Cup as a kid and was able to witness it firsthand. There will also be moments when we suffer on the pitch. Knowing that the country is behind us can help us enormously.”
Even with a favorable draw, the doubts — and doubters — will be there until the Germans show some signs of progress. Knowing that, Kimmich will do everything he can to help make people believe in the squad once again.
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