Kimmich to Barca?
• The perfect transfer 🤔
• A double pivot with Frenkie?
• The perfect transfer 🤔
• A double pivot with Frenkie?
Let’s address the elephant in the room:
Is Kimmich the right profile to replace Busquets?
Recent debates in Germany suggests that Tuchel is looking to play Kimmich in a more advanced role. Some claim he falls short defensively. I look at it from a different perspective.
Is Kimmich the right profile to replace Busquets?
Recent debates in Germany suggests that Tuchel is looking to play Kimmich in a more advanced role. Some claim he falls short defensively. I look at it from a different perspective.
Kimmich is one of the best & most complete midfielders in the world. He can play at the highest level in most positions. Could Bayern benefit from him adding more value to the final third? Sure.
Does that mean it’s the only way to use him? Not necessarily.
Does that mean it’s the only way to use him? Not necessarily.
Let’s address a quote from Pep Guardiola (2016):
“I told him he is one of the best centre backs in the world. He’s got absolutely everything.”
Other than playing as a midfielder, Kimmich has played as a centre back & a right back. He is strong defensively. How?
“I told him he is one of the best centre backs in the world. He’s got absolutely everything.”
Other than playing as a midfielder, Kimmich has played as a centre back & a right back. He is strong defensively. How?
Kimmich understands football. Born with a footballing brain that allows him to read situations before they occur. This is reflected by the statistics:
• 1.53 interceptions per 90 minutes
• 7.75 recoveries per 90 minutes
Some hunt the ball, Kimmich anticipates.
• 1.53 interceptions per 90 minutes
• 7.75 recoveries per 90 minutes
Some hunt the ball, Kimmich anticipates.
Kimmich was even named defender of the year by UEFA in 2020.
Physically, Kimmich isn’t the tallest (177cm), but he exudes authority. Incredible presence on the pitch. He has a strong and robust body, and he revealed in an interview that he focuses on lower body strength.
Physically, Kimmich isn’t the tallest (177cm), but he exudes authority. Incredible presence on the pitch. He has a strong and robust body, and he revealed in an interview that he focuses on lower body strength.
In possession, Kimmich is flawless. Lets compare him to other midfielders in the top 5 leagues:
• Top 2% - passes completed
• Top 2% - long passes
• Top 2% - expected assists
• Top 2% - key passes
• Top 1% - progressive passes
World class.
• Top 2% - passes completed
• Top 2% - long passes
• Top 2% - expected assists
• Top 2% - key passes
• Top 1% - progressive passes
World class.
Kimmich is a specialist at controlling the game from deeper positions. Incredible passing range, and has the vision to execute line breaking passes to progress the play forward. Great imagination & creativity. Very press resistant. The definition of reliable.
Now, what does Barca need?
Everything point towards the continuation of four midfielders. Barca need a partner for Frenkie. Someone who can spot gaps and move the ball forward. Frenkie is a stronger ball carries than Kimmich, and will frequently go forward.
Everything point towards the continuation of four midfielders. Barca need a partner for Frenkie. Someone who can spot gaps and move the ball forward. Frenkie is a stronger ball carries than Kimmich, and will frequently go forward.
All in all it comes down to instructions. Kimmich can replace Busquets. Him and Frenkie will complement each other extremely well. Elite passer + elite ball carrier.
Also, we have seen Busquets being decisive in the final third. Kimmich would be so as well.
Also, we have seen Busquets being decisive in the final third. Kimmich would be so as well.
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