This week, after reporting to the German national team, J. Kimmich gave an exclusive interview to Sky Sport Germany and RTL, discussing the German team's new chapter, Jürgen Klopp's expectations of him, and other topics.

Germany has started a new chapter

"The feeling is definitely positive. We know that right now we're emerging from a difficult situation. With a new coach, there's always excitement at the beginning. The coach brings a lot of energy too."

"I believe many things will naturally develop on the pitch because ultimately it's football. We have to deliver performances on the pitch. Of course, we also need to talk about our playing style. We definitely have to keep working hard."

On Jürgen Klopp becoming Germany coach

"I can really feel that he's passionate about this job, and it means a lot to him to do something for German football. He brings energy, enthusiasm, and great expectations. Now we of course have to try to channel this energy into the team and have it reflected in our results again."

On Klopp's views regarding the flag

"It's difficult for us to take political positions. However, football has the opportunity to bring about social change. In particular, the dressing room or the team can set a good example for our society. Many people come together and work with enthusiasm for a greater collective."

"It's important that everyone thinks of one another. Every person's individual personality matters equally. But we also want to pass this strength on to our fans at home, to make them feel proud again, and to give them something that makes them say: 'Our German national team – it's so much fun watching them play.'"

Klopp's expectations of you as captain

"People generally expect good performances, and that's what I expect from myself too. Beyond that, it's important to help the team return to where it should be – to a position that matches the team's potential and quality. Potential alone often remains just theory."

"To fully utilize our potential, personality and attitude are essential as well. I see this as part of my job too. We need to rebuild that sense of ownership so that every player feels that being here is something special. Over the past few days, I've already felt that everyone is happy to be back here."

On the changes Klopp is bringing

"I think the first important thing is attitude – both on and off the pitch, and throughout the entire team. It will be important for us to rediscover our DNA and identity – an identity that shows both on and off the pitch, inside and out. It reflects how we interact with each other, how we fight for one another on the pitch, and how we communicate internally and externally."

On the World Cup elimination

"For me, that was the most painful elimination. This is the third time it's happened, and this time in a different role, so it hit me even harder. I needed quite some time to process and come to terms with it."

"Looking back, these three World Cup eliminations are part of my career, and they can't be changed. But we can make sure it doesn't happen again in the future. I will focus my energy and attention on this. We will try our absolute best to bring happiness to the people again."

On Germany's future

"We want to make people happy again, to make them want to watch the national team play again – not just at the World Cup and Euro, but in all competitions. We hope to make everyone feel connected and invested in the national team again. We want to give people a reason to be proud of Germany."

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