According to Sky Germany, the German national football team will determine a new field leader following Joshua Kimmich's departure from the captaincy.

Ahead of international matches against Serbia and Greece, coach Uli Klopp has adjusted most of the squad as planned. Captain Joshua Kimmich departed the team after the first two matches as scheduled, though there are reports from within the team that he would have preferred to stay.

Klopp originally planned to work with a different group of players in the second international break. With the newly composed German national team, the coaching staff must now identify a new leader on the pitch.

Sky Germany expert Lothar Matthäus does not entirely agree with this decision. In his column, he questioned the decision to let Joshua Kimmich go. Matthäus stated: "Joshua Kimmich is not only captain of the initial 22-man squad, but also the captain of the other players who gathered in Herzogenaurach on Monday. I would have had him play all four matches so that the new faces could get to know him. A captain bears responsibility to the team in addition to the coach."

Will Florian Wirtz Become Germany's New Leader?

Now Coach Klopp must reassign the captaincy. A potentially interesting choice would be Florian Wirtz. Despite his relatively young age, this attacking midfielder is among the most experienced international players in the current squad. With 46 caps, he currently has the second-most appearances for the German national team and has the potential to become one of Germany's most important players in terms of performance.

The captain's choice could also be a deliberate signal sent by the German national team coach. Florian Wirtz had a difficult start at Liverpool. If Klopp shows him additional confidence by giving him the armband, it could boost his confidence and help him fully regain his form with the German national team.

However, not everything supports Wirtz as captain. The winger is not yet a typical leader or locker room spokesperson. The captain's armband means more than just athletic ability. Especially in a newly composed team, communication, presence, and sense of direction are even more important.

Several Veteran Players Are Also Candidates.

Therefore, more experienced candidates may emerge. Serge Gnabry is the most experienced player in this squad with 61 caps. Schlotterbeck also possesses leadership qualities and frequently assumes the on-pitch captain role in place of Emre Can at Borussia Dortmund.

David Raum has experience as captain at RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, Waldemar Anton also has locker room leadership experience. This central defender was captain at his previous club Stuttgart and is currently Borussia Dortmund's third captain behind Emre Can and Schlotterbeck.

Matthäus Believes the Team Has Sufficient Leaders.

Matthäus believes the German national team has sufficient options. He stated: "There are already people on this team with the character and ability to lead and take the pitch. It is not difficult to gather 10 people behind you and say 'follow me now, let's go out and beat Serbia!'"

Who wears the captain's armband in the Serbia match will not be a trivial matter. Following the disappointing performance against Greece, the public will closely scrutinize Klopp's choice for this position. This decision could be the first hint of who will influence Germany's hierarchy following Joshua Kimmich.

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