100 Quotes by Joshua Kimmich

As footballers we have a certain responsibility. We have the responsibility to talk about things.

In football, you have the chance to point things out and we should continue doing that.

If I have something to say then I am prepared to speak to my teammates about it.

For me, it's all the time a big challenge to play against the best player of the opponent. I think only with this I can develop and grow for myself.

I'm not shy about speaking up.

I'm not scared of any other player, but I normally know the quality of the others and try to be ready before the game. But I don't forget my own style to play soccer.

Praise is great, but it's also an incentive.

I don't want to hide. I don't want to be focused just on defending, because I also have to be offensive and create opportunities for us.

I would prefer to play left-wing, striker or even goalkeeper - any other position - rather than sitting on the bench as a central midfielder.