"As things stand, Leon Goretzka, despite less playing time at Bayern, will have a good chance of playing and having a similar role to the one he played in the World Cup qualifiers. Because he's someone who gets into the penalty area, is strong in the air, and brings good power to the game. Just think of the match against Northern Ireland: if he hadn't played, we certainly wouldn't have won, because he headed away the ball 60 times."
"Goretzka, despite his lack of playtime and performance at club level, has been in a strong spell of form with the national team, and it is usually a bad sign for international managers to drop a player who has been playing great at the national level."
Leon Goretzka has maintained his position at Bayern Munich despite repeated attempts by the club to move him on. Former Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann intends to utilize Goretzka in a substantial World Cup role, emphasizing his strengths in aerial duels, penalty area penetration, and physical presence during high pressing. Nagelsmann references Goretzka's performance in World Cup qualifiers, particularly against Northern Ireland. However, this selection decision has drawn significant online criticism, with observers questioning whether alternatives like Leeds United's Anton Stach, who has performed better at club level, might be more suitable. Goretzka's strong recent international form provides justification for his selection despite his club struggles.
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