Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich chooses between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe
Bayern Munich midfielder has shared his take on the debate between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
The battle to usurp Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's throne has somewhat stagnated after the emergence of Mbappe and Haaland. The youngsters have successfully established themselves as the next 'big two' of football and have divided fans across the world.
However, Bayern Munich's Kimmich seems to have a clear mind when it comes to choosing between the two attacking prodigies. In a recent Bundesliga promotional stint, the German midfielder was asked to make a selection between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
Kimmich did not waste any time in making his stance clear, opting for the Paris Saint-Germain forward over the Norwegian youngster (via GOAL).
Kimmich faced off against Kylian Mbappe in last season's UEFA Champions League, coming out on top in the Round of 16 stage. His Bayern side was able to inflict a 3-0 aggregate defeat on PSG, with the Frenchman failing to score in both legs.
Bayern Munich were then matched up against eventual champions Manchester City in the quarter-final, eventually losing the tie 4-1 on aggregate. Erling Haaland netted twice, scoring once in both legs as his side recorded a historic victory over the Bavarians.
Nevertheless, the result of the two bouts did little to sway Kimmich's opinion, who seemingly prefers Mbappe over his counterpart. The former RB Leipzig man also expressed his views on some other players. He chose former teammate Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez over Miroslav Klose and Andres Iniesta respectively.
Many believe that the young duo will dominate Europe for years to come. This statement gained substantial evidence through their stellar
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