Julian Nagelsmann gave a tribute to “role model” Joshua Kimmich, because the German captain will make his 100th international performance.
The midfielder becomes the 14th centurion of his country when he leads them in their semi -final of the Nations League against Portugal on Wednesday.
Kimmich will hit the milestone in fitting in the Allianz Arena, where he plays his club football with Bayern Munich.
Nagelsmann gave homage to the 30-year-old, to whom he handed over the bracelet of the captain in September.
“He is a role model, with his dedication and ambition on the field,” said the Germany boss. He gives his everything on the field and does everything in training to win games.
“He can inspire the team and get it behind him. He is exceptionally talented.”
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Leon Goretzka – The old partner of Kimmich in the heart of the midfield of Bayern – also greeted the performance of his teammate.
“100 caps at his age – I don't get the feeling that he is planning to stop quickly – that's an incredible achievement,” said Goretzka.
“It is great to see him rewarded for all the work he puts in his body, the discipline that he always stays fit, always there is always ready to play for his team.
“As our captain, he is almost always aware of his role as a leader and example. So I am really happy for him. A hundred caps is definitely a big milestone.”
Germany appears for the first time in the Nations League Finals and focuses on their first piece of silverware since winning the 2014 World Cup.