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Criticism of Kimmich intensified after the 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay in a 1-2 loss. Kimmich's leadership qualities have been questioned over the past 5 years before this match. His influence within the team and his performance on the field — both were disappointing. Many now think he is the face of the most inefficient generation in German football history. The football world was not very optimistic about the generation that grew up under Kimmich. But Kimmich had confidence in himself. He believed that when the big tournament came in the future, he and his teammates would be able to bring success together. But does Kimmich still have that confidence after the defeat against Paraguay? Does Kimmich still believe that he is a symbol of success? Several media outlets have been keeping an eye on him while searching for answers to these questions. Their question, is Kimmich still a winning player? Or is he now a symbol of the lost winning quality? Or will he now become the symbol of a winner rather than just a winner as his next goal, something he will achieve? The reporters went to Kimmich looking for answers, and he took some time to answer them. Kimmich, however, has no problem giving an honest answer. He went to answer with complete honesty and openness. So as he accepts harsh criticism, he also exposes his inner inabilities. Kimmich, however, is taking the criticism of himself seriously. He said, "I know, many people had expectations on me, I definitely did not live up to those expectations. I know, I had some bad performances, I was not what was expected of the team as a captain. I am now an unnecessary player for many people." It is clear from Kimmich's admission that he wants his presence at the next Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup to target the arrows of expectations again. But the question is, what will he achieve so that everyone thinks he is the symbol of the winner? Kimmich's reply was, "The success that was achieved for Germany in the past, now that I am a player on merit, I am sure that I can be a symbol of victory for the future and for that tournament". Behind Kimmich's words there is a greater reality at work. But Kimmich knows that his content is now obsolete in German football. So if he is no longer of practical value in German football, he must represent the concept of German football that Kimmich must change in Euro 28 and World Cup 30. But the question is, on what basis is Kimmich still a valuable player for German football? The opinion of many analysts is that Kimmich should start playing in the midfield instead of playing in the defense, where he used to play before. Because Kimmich's passing ability, positioning ability, reading the play, these are still unmatched. However, if the coaches say from the dugout, we will play Kimmich as a right back, then it becomes a responsibility for Kimmich to fulfill all the responsibilities that a right back has to fulfill. But there he can no longer use his footballing brain. So many are thinking, at the age of 31, Kimmich should no longer play as a right back. Kimmich himself has a vested interest in this matter. If he can play in the midfield, he can play for another 5 years, 6 years. But his career at right back will be over in 2-3 years. There is also a debate going on in German football, with Kimmich being asked to play as a midfielder rather than a right back. The focus of this debate may be 2-3 years old in German football, but to answer Kimmich's VALUE QUESTION for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, German football must make it clear.