"He looks really liberated": Kimmich heaps special praise on Bayern star | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich is a regular in the mixed zone - after the 3:1 victory of FC Bayern against Chelsea, he even tried to pull Serge Gnabry to his side this time. But while the offensive player dodged the journalists' questions, Kimmich took the opportunity to publicly praise his teammate.

"Come on Serge! Hey Serge! You score every week, now come on!", Kimmich called out on his way through the mixed zone. However, Gnabry quickly disappeared behind an advertising board, leaving the acting captain alone. Kimmich took it in stride - and spontaneously spoke about his teammate's strong form.

"He seems very, very free. On the pitch, off the pitch. In the end, this is also reflected in his performance," the 30-year-old explained. Indeed, Gnabry is one of the winners of the first weeks under Vincent Kompany. Because Jamal Musiala is out due to injury, the offensive player is currently playing more often in a central role - and impresses there with creativity, speed, and goal involvements.

Trust as the Key

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Already two goals and four assists are on record for Gnabry after six competitive matches. Against Chelsea, he was involved in Harry Kane's goal, as he resolutely followed up and initiated the attack.

For Kimmich, the reason for the upswing is clear: "Trust from the coach, who relies on him and has repeatedly relied on him after games that were not so good. With Serge, you can see that the trust is now returning, that he is gaining more confidence."

This trust is crucial for Gnabry to consistently deliver his potential. Under Kompany, he seems to feel this backing - and so far, he has been repaying it with top performances.

Even though Gnabry prefers to avoid interviews, his current form speaks for itself. With the backing of coach Kompany and the support of teammates like Joshua Kimmich, the 29-year-old could once again become a key pillar at FC Bayern - and with a contract running until 2026, gather new arguments for a long-term future.

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