Kimmich sends warning ahead of Netherlands showdown: "We have to win!"

Joshua Kimmich was pleased with Germany's 3-1 win against Serbia but admitted that his side lost some control in the second half despite securing a convincing victory.

"We played very well in the first half. It was great football," the Germany captain said after the match. However, he acknowledged that things became more complicated after the break, with Serbia increasingly relying on long balls.

"We could have won by more, but we lost a little bit of control in the second half," Kimmich admitted.

Nevertheless, the midfielder felt Germany had largely kept their opponents at bay, pointing out that the match had taken place almost entirely in Serbia's half. He described the overall performance as a good one.

Kimmich also reassured fans that there were no lingering concerns following the ankle incident involving Serbia's Vanja Dragojevic. "There are no problems with my ankle, really. Everything is fine," he confirmed.

His attention is now firmly on Monday's showdown with the Netherlands, which could prove decisive for Germany's Nations League ambitions. "Yes, it's a final against the Netherlands on Monday. We have to win," Kimmich stressed.