Julian Nagelsmann makes it clear in an interview with “Kicker” that Leon Goretzka despite Reservist role at FC Bayern has a good chance of getting a World Cup ticket has. “As of now, Leon Goretzka, despite having 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.”

Riddle about Goretzka’s place at the World Cup: “I’m really speechless”

A user wrote on

Another comment: “Why can Kimmich and Pavlovic play together at FC Bayern, but in the national team you need someone to ‘head the ball’?”

And further: “That can’t be real. Has he ever seen a Goretzka game in the last three years? I’m really speechless.”

Criticism of Nagelsmann’s assessment of Goretzka

A frequent accusation concerns the short playing time at FC Bayern. A note on this: “Aha, with Leon his favorite argument about playing time suddenly no longer counts.” Fundamental doubts about Nagelsmann’s sporting evaluation are also raised.

One user wrote: “This doesn’t surprise me at all. He has an obsession with Goretzka, like many other coaches. I don’t know why, but he’s obviously valued by a lot of coaches. I don’t think there’s much of a difference between him and Nmecha. He still shouldn’t play for Germany, let’s be honest.”

And there are also clear words with regard to a possible starting eleven role. The opinion of another critical user: “For all I care, take him with you if the profile gives you that much. But he has no place in the starting eleven in the current situation. I can’t have another tournament with Goretzka, Sané and Gnabry as starters. Please Julian, tighten up!!!”