Lahm urges Germany to drop Pavlović for Kimmich in midfield

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm has publicly urged manager Julian Nagelsmann to bench Aleksandar Pavlović and move Joshua Kimmich into central midfield for stability ahead of their World Cup knockout match.

Iconic German full-back Philipp Lahm has targeted the national squad’s tactical spine, calling for Aleksandar Pavlović to be stripped of his starting spot.

Writing in his kicker editorial following a shaky group-stage conclusion, Lahm highlighted critical deficiencies in the engine room, explicitly singling out the youngster’s frequent, unforced turnovers and sub-optimal positional awareness on the tournament pitch.

To restore competitive equilibrium, the 2014 World Cup champion insisted Joshua Kimmich should abandon his right-back duties to anchor the midfield alongside Felix Nmecha.

Lahm emphasized that Kimmich’s ten-year mastery and innate leadership qualities are essential central components. He proposed utilizing Waldemar Anton at right-back to allow Kimmich to dictate defensive and offensive transitions effectively.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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