Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is not easy to please, so even though his squad wrapped up a hard-fought 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal, the veteran was critical of the squad’s performance early in the match.
“In the first 20 minutes, we lacked control, and Leipzig were dangerous. We made too many mistakes in possession, and it was too easy for them to press us. After that, we got things under control. In the second half, we were dominant; we didn’t concede much, we were dangerous going
forward, decided the game, and then saw it out well. The most important thing today was that we allowed very few chances in the end and kept them away from our goal,” Kimmich said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Kimmich is correct, play was sloppy and mistake-filled early on, but it did get markedly better — especially in the second half. The team might be tired and certainly has lost focus at times, but it is digging down deep to secure victories when needed.
That resolve should serve the group well later this season.
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