Lothar Matthäus is of the opinion that Joshua Kimmich's ego is getting in his way. According to the analyst, the midfielder is even making his teammates at Bayern Munich worse.
In an interview with BILD, the all-time record international points out what he believes to be the issue. "The players around him have been getting worse lately, whether it's Goretzka, Sabitzer, or Gravenberch. They have to do unnecessary work for Kimmich."
The 28-year-old Kimmich's attitude is also causing irritation within the German national team. His frequent arm gestures, along with clenched fists and shouting, are the biggest source of annoyance. Matthäus admits to recognizing this. "I still see Kimmich as an absolute leader. But he needs to get back to basics. Sometimes, he goes overboard with his actions, his gestures. It often gets on the nerves of other players."
The constant signals from Kimmich are also a topic of discussion among the fans. He raises his arm for every set piece he takes. "Kimmich sometimes wants to do too much on the field and not only harms himself but also his teammates. As a coach, I would first talk to Kimmich personally and then address the whole team about how he should behave in the future."
In the last Bundesliga season, Kimmich scored five goals and provided six assists in 33 matches for Bayern, who clinched the title on the final matchday. The midfielder has recently been linked with Barcelona, where he could potentially succeed Sergio Busquets.
