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Joshua Kimmich is having a torrid season. The midfielder, one of the best of his generation (as well as one of the best right-backs), does not look his usual self, and hasn't for some time. Is it due to Thomas Tuchel? There is an argument made for that as the ex-Chelsea boss does not think as highly of the 28-year-old as previous Bayern bosses.
Tuchel, however, has only been in charge since the spring and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes that Kimmich's performance levels have been steadily dropping for two years, saying recently: "Over the last two years, Kimmich has been properly getting his a** kicked, including by us [the media] because he just hasn't been performing at the level we expect from him."
Regardless of who or what is to blame, the simple fact cannot be ignored that 2023 Joshua Kimmich is not the same Joshua Kimmich of years past. He doesn't offer the same kind of stability or security in possession and has been a liability for Bayern in several games this season.