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Johua Kimmich admits Germany ‘way off’ the top

Germany’s new era under manager Jürgen Klopp is just beginning and the squad is still taking shape. After all, no manager determined to prioritize winning over experimenting nominates 45 players for an international break. Having said that, the era certainly…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 10:07 PM
Johua Kimmich admits Germany ‘way off’ the top
Key Things to Know
  • Joshua Kimmich admitted Germany is far from being a top international team.
  • Germany suffered its first ever loss to Greece in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League match.
  • Manager Jürgen Klopp remains winless following a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands and the loss to Greece.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich acknowledged that the national team is currently far from elite status following a historic 1-0 defeat to Greece in Augsburg on September 27, 2026. The UEFA Nations League fixture extended Germany's winless streak under new manager Jürgen Klopp, who previously oversaw a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.

Kimmich concurred with critical post-match remarks from former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who labeled the squad average. Klopp called up 45 players for the September window to experiment with the roster following Germany's struggles at the 2026 World Cup.

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