In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has been named the new captain of Germany’s national team. This decision comes after the retirement of several senior players, including Ilkay Gündogan, who previously held the captaincy. Kimmich, at just 29 years old, will now lead the team in upcoming Nations League matches
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The recent events involving Frenkie de Jong and his injury situation have brought to light the importance of prioritizing a player’s health over immediate team needs. The decision by Barcelona to rush de Jong back from injury, despite not being fully fit, has resulted in the midfielder missing out on important opportunities with the Netherlands