Flick confirms Süle begin, hints at Kimmich at proper again

By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff

Forward of Saturday’s pleasant in opposition to Japan, Germany coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that Niklas Süle will begin. He additionally mentioned the potential of Joshua Kimmich beginning at right-back.

After being recalled to the Germany squad for the primary time for the reason that World Cup, Niklas Süle will begin at centre-back forward of Malick Thiaw in opposition to Japan on Saturday.

“We’re all pleased with the event of Malik [Thiaw], he has settled in very effectively with us. Tomorrow, nonetheless, Niklas Süle will play,” Flick confirmed on the pre-match press convention.

Earlier within the week, Flick examined a four-man again line, with Süle and Antonio Rüdiger within the center and Nico Schlotterbeck and Joshua Kimmich as the 2 full-backs.

With that in thoughts, it appears possible that Kimmich will transfer from central midfield to the fitting aspect of protection in opposition to Japan tomorrow. Flick definitely did not rule out the likelihood throughout his press convention.

“Jo has huge qualities that he can use in several positions. He’s an absolute skilled, an absolute crew participant. He places himself on the service of the crew. He could make us higher in several positions. Our job as coaches is to play him the place he can provide us probably the most in the meanwhile. However that would change once more in October (in opposition to the US and Mexico),” Flick stated.

“It is necessary for the crew to settle in. On the finish of the day it is necessary the place he can play crucial position, it depends upon the schedule and that is why I am preserving it open. We wish to be versatile.”