Kompany dismisses Kimmich Germany debate as a 'mini-debate'

📰 Vincent Kompany has brushed off the debate over Joshua Kimmich's Germany role as a "mini-debate". 📌 Key points 🎙️ Kompany addressed the Kimmich debate in an interview with RTL and Sky. 🤏 He said he tries to stay out of "mini-debates". 🔄 He said the national team is influenced by what happens at clubs. 🇩🇪 Kimmich did not feature in the last two games of the international break. 🗣️ Oliver Kahn feels Kimmich's starting place is no longer 100 per cent safe. 📝 What happened 🇩🇪 Kimmich, 31, played in Jürgen Klopp's first two games as Germany coach, against the Netherlands (1-1) and Greece (0-1), but did not feature in the following games against Serbia (2-0 win) and Greece (0-0). Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof formed a midfield with Florian Wirtz that delivered Klopp's first win. 🗣️ Oliver Kahn said Kimmich is "no longer 100 per cent" sure of a starting spot, while Lothar Matthäus said Kimmich will naturally start if he performs, while noting the competition has grown. 🎙️ Speaking to RTL and Sky Sport in Germany, Kompany said: "I very often try to stay out of mini-debates, because these are mini-debates." 🔄 Asked whether the debate could affect Bayern, he turned the question around: "The national team is influenced by what happens at a club," suggesting Kimmich's form at Bayern comes first. 📊 By the numbers • Kimmich's age: 31 • Games played under Klopp: the first two of four • Serbia result: 2-0 win, Klopp's first victory 🔭 Why it matters With a senior figure's Germany place under question, his club coach has backed him, putting the spotlight on Kimmich's form at Bayern. Bayern return to Bundesliga action at Augsburg on 10 October.