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Kimmich's comeback: From the shadow to the light of the national team!
Joshua Kimmich shines at FC Bayern and in the DFB team. He overcomes challenges and finds new strength as a captain.
Kimmich's comeback: From the shadow to the light of the national team!
In a gripping football moment that made fans' hearts beat faster, Joshua Kimmich experienced a dramatic turning point in his career. During the quarter-finals of the European Championship, when the clock stood at 88 minutes and 21 seconds, the pressure in the Stuttgart cauldron was almost unbearable. Kimmich, the captain of the national team, showed his unshakable will and jumped higher than his opponent in an aerial duel, which sent the crowd into ecstasy. But despite his impressive performance, the hoped-for victory failed to materialize and questions about the player's future hung over the stadium.
A very special comeback
The last few months have been an emotional rollercoaster for Kimmich. A few weeks ago there was speculation about his possible departure from FC Bayern after he failed to feel the trust he needed during a difficult phase under coach Thomas Tuchel. But now, under new coach Vincent Kompany, Kimmich is flourishing and playing at a “brutally high level”. He has freed himself from the expectations that held him captive for a long time and shows that he is capable of excelling in both central midfield and on the wing.
His path back to form is not only a personal triumph, but also a sign for the entire national team, which has experienced a remarkable turnaround under Julian Nagelsmann. Kimmich has developed from the role of failed leader that he was assigned after the last few tournaments to a key player who stabilizes the team. The captain's armband that was entrusted to him after the European Championships is not only a sign of trust, but also a sign of his new responsibility.
Kimmich's new perspective
In the midst of all these changes, Kimmich has gained a new perspective on life and football. He emphasizes that “football is not everything” and speaks openly about the challenges that family life brings. This realization helped him to concentrate on his abilities and not to become too dependent on his sporting successes. But the question remains: How will Kimmich's future at FC Bayern develop when his contract expires after this season? The answer to that could be crucial for his career.