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Quality, Versatility and Intelligence are the key characteristics that make Kimmich standout from the rest of midfielders.
A combination that is once again central to Bayern's success.
A combination that is once again central to Bayern's success.
As a MF, Kimmich becomes central in the build-up, provides coverage in non possession and creates chances against deep-lying defensive blocks.
In this thread, I'll pick three situations from yesterday's game that showcase the above qualities.
In this thread, I'll pick three situations from yesterday's game that showcase the above qualities.
Part 1: ball distribution.
Like a radar that can anticipate the other players'movement, Kimmich can put his teammates in the best conditions to attack the space.
This pass to Davies proves how his passing quality can't be separated from the ability to read the game in advance.
Like a radar that can anticipate the other players'movement, Kimmich can put his teammates in the best conditions to attack the space.
This pass to Davies proves how his passing quality can't be separated from the ability to read the game in advance.
Part 2: ball recovery.
For Kimmich, the product of good positioning and positive mentality.
The opponents are pressed into a tight situation so Kimmich doesn't focus on protecting the space behind him but he rather attacks the space aggressively to close the passing line.
For Kimmich, the product of good positioning and positive mentality.
The opponents are pressed into a tight situation so Kimmich doesn't focus on protecting the space behind him but he rather attacks the space aggressively to close the passing line.
Part 3: key passing.
Whether in transition, from the flank, or against deep blocks, Kimmich can always put a teammate in the position to score.
Yesterday, it was Perisic and Pavard. Their bad finishing is the only reason for Kimmich's zero assists at the end of the game.
Whether in transition, from the flank, or against deep blocks, Kimmich can always put a teammate in the position to score.
Yesterday, it was Perisic and Pavard. Their bad finishing is the only reason for Kimmich's zero assists at the end of the game.
With his skillset, Kimmich would be able to deliver in most of the positions on the pitch. Personally, I believe there's no better place than the midfield to make the most out of his qualities.
