According to Sky Germany, the German national team will appoint a new captain following J. Kimmich's departure.

Ahead of international matches against Serbia and Greece, German manager Jürgen Klopp made several planned squad changes. J. Kimmich, the German team captain, stepped down as planned after the first two matches, despite reports from within the team indicating he wanted to continue.

Jürgen Klopp had originally planned to work with a different group of players in the second week. With this newly assembled German squad, the team needs to find a new captain on the pitch.

Matthaeus, a Sky Germany expert, disagreed with this decision entirely. In his column, he questioned the decision to let J. Kimmich step down. Matthaeus said: "J. Kimmich is not just the captain of the starting 22 players, but also the captain of all the other players who came together at Herzogenaurach on Monday. I would let him play all four matches so the new players get to know him, because a captain bears responsibility to the team beyond what a coach can provide."

Will Florian Wirtz become Germany's leader?

Jürgen Klopp must decide who will wear the captain's armband. An interesting option is Florian Wirtz. Despite his young age, this attacking midfielder is among the most experienced players in the current German squad, with 46 caps, making him the second most experienced player on the team. He also has the potential to become one of Germany's most important players.

The captain's choice could also signal a message from the German manager. Florian Wirtz has had a difficult start at Liverpool FC. Special confidence from Jürgen Klopp could boost his morale and help him fully showcase his abilities for Germany.

However, not all arguments support Florian Wirtz as captain. An attacking midfielder is not typically a natural leader or the team's spokesperson in the dressing room. The captain's armband means more than sporting ability, especially in a newly formed team where communication, presence, and sense of direction are even more crucial.

Several experienced players are also options

Therefore, more experienced candidates could emerge. Serge Gnabry has 61 caps, making him the most experienced player on the list. Schlotterbeck possesses leadership qualities and often takes on the captain's role at Borussia Dortmund. Emre Can at Borussia Dortmund is familiar with the captain's role at RB Leipzig. Waldemar Anton also has leadership experience in the dressing room. The center-back was previously captain at his former club Stuttgart and is now the third captain at Borussia Dortmund after Emre Can and Schlotterbeck.

Matthaeus believes the team has sufficient leaders

Matthaeus is confident that Germany has suitable captain candidates. He said: "You have many individuals with personality and the ability to lead the team on the pitch. It's not difficult to gather 10 people behind you and say 'now follow me, we're going to beat the Serbs!'"

Who wears the captain's armband in the match against Serbia will be more than a minor detail. After an underwhelming performance against Greece, the public will closely watch Jürgen Klopp's choice for this position. This decision may reveal who will have influence on Germany's hierarchy in the future following J. Kimmich's departure.

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