Lothar Matthäus praised Joshua Kimmich after the game and defended him against recent criticism: "He's an absolute leader, not just today but has been for years. If you are a leader at Bayern Munich, you can take on that role in the national team as well. Everyone respects him and looks up to him. He makes the difference in decisive moments and brings energy, personality and presence. On top of that, he has outstanding footballing ability. You simply cannot do without a player like him. I hope this debate finally dies down. He can lead and guide his teams, and he has a great relationship with his teammates. He has everything it takes to continue playing this role both at Bayern and in the national team." Kimmich to Matthäus: "I really appreciate it coming from you" @SkySportDE