NewzKimmich was appointed Germany skipper by Julian Nagelsmann in September 2024 following Ilkay Gündogan's retirement from international football. While Nagelsmann's resignation and Klopp's arrival have opened the possibility of a leadership change, Völler sees no reason to alter the structure. "I'm going to assume [he'll continue in the role]," Völler said at the International Coaches' Congress in Mainz.
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