Joshua Kimmich has admitted Germany’s “terrible” showing at the last World Cup is fuelling their bid for glory in Qatar.
In Russia four years ago, holders Germany finished bottom of their group, with a solitary win, to make a humiliating exit from the tournament. Bayern Munich defender Kimmich conceded Germany’s players let themselves and their country down, and said Hansi Flick’s squad are determined to make amends - starting against Japan.
“The motivation for us is huge after four-and-a-half years,” said Kimmich. “We know that was nothing, that was terrible what happened and we’ve had quite the wait.
