Kimmich, with a jab, backs Adeyemi after missed chance in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the German national team were leading 1-0 when Karim Adeyemi missed a 100‑% chance in the 38th minute. The quick attack ended with a shot lifted over the empty goal, which immediately sparked conversation. Joshua Kimmich then defended the former BVB‑star and added a small side remark.

Kimmich's Defense and Humorous Remarks

Kimmich explained after the match that Germany had had a great chance to go 2-0, but could not take it. He emphasized that he himself was the last one who could be blamed, because he was not scoring enough goals. With a smile he analyzed the scene more closely and pointed out that the situation was easily understandable for laypeople.

The midfielder added that he did not know what it felt like to run so fast, because he himself never reaches the same pace. With that he combined a wink with a critical reflection of his own performance.

The Missed Chance in Detail

After a quick attack, Adeyemi appeared completely free in front of the Dutch goal. After Kevin Schade had already put the ball into the net, Adeyemi only had to push the ball over the line from close range. Instead, he lifted the ball over the empty goal, which Kimmich called a “great chance.”

Kimmich stressed that what happened was bitter, but should not lead to blame. He reminded that Adeyemi had already contributed strongly to the early success, both in the battle for the ball and with the opening goal.

Lothar Matthäus highlighted in his analysis the great effort of the 24‑year‑old, while Kimmich, after the side change, noted that Germany had come under more pressure and had to concede the equaliser shortly before the end. For him, the 1-1 was a fair result.

The missed shot remains one of the most defining moments of Klopp‑debut, but Kimmich assessed the situation with a wink and thereby showed that he keeps both the game and his teammate’s performance in view.