Debate over Rüdiger: Kimmich has a clear view | OneFootball

What role should Antonio Rüdiger play in the Germany team? This question is currently dividing everyone involved with the German national team. When Joshua Kimmich was asked about the Real star at Tuesday’s press conference, he had a clear opinion. 

"Toni is a very important player. I sometimes get the feeling that people in Germany forget what he has delivered over the past few years," the Germany captain explained. You can see the full statement here in the video. 

Kimmich is convinced that Rüdiger could help the team above all because of his experience. At Real Madrid, the defender is a guaranteed starter and, for example, has always gone very far with Los Blancos in the Champions League. "We don’t have many players like that, if we’re being completely honest," he added. 

With possible knockout games in mind, Rüdiger is a player you can always rely on, "without you as a teammate having any worries." For a team, it is extremely important to have players like that. 

Rüdiger has recently come under criticism mainly because of a hard foul on Getafe’s Rico. The LaLiga star accused Rüdiger of trying "to punch me in the face."

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