'Ask the club' - Joshua Kimmich concerned by Bayern Munich plans after missing out on £116m Florian Wirtz to Liverpool

The midfielder was speaking ahead of Bayern's opening game at the Club World Cup against Auckland City later today. The outspoken 30-year-old hinted at his displeasure with the club's transfer plans, suggesting the club needs to address their attacking options after the departures of Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller.

Muller, who will be playing his final games for Bayern at the Club World Cup, has hinted at a possible permanent stay in the US, while Sane has left to join Galatasaray, a move that surprised Kimmich. This mini-crisis in attack would have been staved off with Wirtz's signature, but Bayern were unable to match the £116m package put together by Liverpool.

Kimmich said: "You'll have to ask the club what their plans are. Of course, you have the feeling that we could do something – with Flo not coming, with Leroy leaving, with Thomas leaving. I was surprised that Sane is going to Turkey. I didn't expect that. But it's his decision and he'll have his reasons for it."

Kimmich will have to put his grievances with the club's recruitment strategy to one side, as Bayern begin their pursuit of the Club World Cup against semi-pro side Auckland City later on Sunday. The Bavarian giants are obviously among the favourites to win the tournament, but will have to be on their best to progress past a relatively group draw which also includes Benfica and Boca Juniors.