Berlin, March 26 -- When Joshua Kimmich took a seat in the German team's basecamp in Herzogenaurach, the captain had already internalized the new guideline spread by Julian Nagelsmann.
"It's about having the best team spirit, not the assumedly best players in your squad," the31-year-old midfielder said ahead of the friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana.
About three months before the 2026 World Cup, the German coach cautiously announced a shiftin approach over the past few weeks, saying his focus is on building a strong team spirit.
Kimmich spread his coach's message after Nagelsmann had drawn attention by selecting a squadthat is addressing his demands for well-oiled team hygiene, according to Xinhua.
The German coach's actions are f...