Former German international Philipp Lahm has expressed a clear opinion on Joshua Kimmich's optimal playing position, advocating for him to be deployed as a midfielder rather than a defender. Lahm, who has played both roles himself, believes Kimmich's best role is as a central midfielder (the '8'), with a defensive midfielder ('6') beside him, emphasizing that this is where he is most valuable. Lahm also highlighted the importance of consistency in the German national team, which recently qualified for the upcoming World Cup as group winners, despite some fluctuations in performance. Regarding Manuel Neuer, Lahm stressed that his potential return to the national team depends solely on Neuer’s decision, noting that Neuer remains an outstanding goalkeeper even at his age. Lahm’s insights come amid ongoing discussions about Kimmich’s role at Bayern Munich and in the national squad, with Lahm's perspective aligning with the view that Kimmich's versatility is valuable, but his strongest position is in midfield.