Joshua Kimmich is the linchpin in the game of FC Bayern and the national team. In the new season, he could be given even more answers in Munich – also because of Robert Lewandowski.

Kimmich as a representative of Neuer and Müller? Joshua Kimmich should be given even more power at Bayern in the coming season than before. This emerges from a report by “Sport Bild”. Accordingly, the 27-year-old could soon slip into the post of third captain behind Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller, which Robert Lewandowski has previously held. As is well known, the Pole wants to leave the club.

Short, compact, clear

Nagelsmann and Kimmich in constant exchange: coach Julian Nagelsmann relies entirely on Kimmich, the midfielder is his extended arm on the lawn. The ambition of the ex-Leipziger should definitely challenge the coach. Even during the summer break there is close contact between the two, in writing and by telephone. Kimmich should become even more of a leader.

Kimmich versus Kovac and Ancelotti: Internally, it is said, Kimmich was also a critic of the former Bayern coaches Niko Kovac (50) and Carlo Ancelotti (63), because their ideas and plans didn’t appeal to him as much. At tactical fox Nagelsmann, it seems things are different now.