It’s a debate that seems to have lasted for ages: which position is Joshua Kimmich best at? Right-back, the one he revealed himself in at Euro 2016? Or midfield, the one he prefers? Now ex-Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel settled the question at the start of the season when he said he didn’t have a holding six in his squad. Meaning: a defensive midfielder who wouldn’t get sidetracked by other duties. Kimmich was moved to the right wing during the season, and that’s also the role that Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann believes he’s most useful in.
