How Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich keeps tabs on his Germany teammates

"The exchange is there. I also try to keep in touch with my teammates because ultimately, we're always a team, even if we don't see each other,"

"It's important to me that we stay in touch. Sometimes just a message is enough, even if some might ask, 'what does he want from me now?'"

"We may be rivals when we're at our clubs, but we need a strong sense of togetherness. Because that can be a real advantage for a team when it comes down to it."

Joshua Kimmich serves as captain for Germany while maintaining leadership at Bayern Munich. International competitions turn domestic rivals into national teammates, requiring personal connections that foster team cohesion. Kimmich prioritizes ongoing contact with teammates to preserve unity, often through simple messages when time or proximity limit meetings. He emphasizes that even occasional communication reinforces the idea that players remain a team regardless of club divides. Kimmich acknowledges that club rivalries persist but insists that a strong sense of togetherness among national players can provide a tangible competitive advantage in critical moments.

Read at Bavarian Football Works