The DFB head coach was quick to end the debate over whether Joshua Kimmich still has a role to play in the engine room of the new-look national team.

Jürgen Klopp was quick to dismiss any worries over Joshua Kimmich's playing time for Germany which has been an ongoing debate. 

“We can't be happy about the performances of two young players," Klopp said at today's press conference regarding Alexander Pavlović and Tom Bischof.

Holding the fort in midfield in Kimmich's absence last time out, Klopp felt both Pavlović and Bischof “done a really good job” together.

“[But] without that turning into a story about what it means for Jo Kimmich? That's the narrative that gets created,” Klopp continued.

"What does this mean for Jo Kimmich? It means nothing. Because Joshua is a fantastic player. It doesn't mean anything.

"I have a very positive view of this team. We have a very good mix in the squad. Tom and Aleks had a great game.

“Jo Kimmich wasn't there. Felix Nmecha wasn't there either, so I did not understand the debate,” the German national team coach added.