September 18th 2024.
Leon Goretzka made an impressive appearance for Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, coming off the bench to score a goal. However, there have been talks of the midfielder leaving the team due to his limited playing time. Bayern's head coach, Vincent Kompany, has addressed these rumors and emphasized Goretzka's importance to the team.
Despite only playing for one minute in the Bundesliga this season, Goretzka has not lost his motivation. He has tough competition in the midfield, with players like Aleksandar Pavlovic, Joao Palhinha, and Joshua Kimmich vying for a spot. This has led to speculation about Goretzka's potential exit, with Manchester United and West Ham being mentioned as potential suitors.
But Goretzka proved his worth in the Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb, scoring a goal in the 9-2 victory. Although it was a late appearance in a game dominated by Harry Kane's four goals, Kompany assures that Goretzka is still an important part of the squad. "He's important for us and will continue to be," he said in an interview with DAZN. "The team loves him and he is a valuable member of our squad."
Kompany also emphasizes the importance of team dynamics and competition for positions at Bayern. "I only have players who want to play and accept the competition for places," he said. "At Bayern, it's always easy to talk about individual players, but I want to focus on the team. That's what's important to me. Goretzka is an integral part of this team, and he's been performing well, along with the rest of the team."
Bayern has had a strong start to the season under Kompany, winning their first three Bundesliga games and scoring 11 goals. The team also had a sensational start to their Champions League campaign with the 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb. However, Kompany is aware that there are tough challenges ahead, with matches against Bayer Leverkusen and Aston Villa on the horizon.
After the impressive win on Tuesday, Kompany emphasized the importance of staying focused and taking each game as it comes. "It is about three points," he said. "Nine goals is a bit unusual, but it was a lot of fun. The energy was good, and the team showed the right spirit. But we have only played one game, and there's a long season ahead. Our focus now is on the next game and continuing this momentum."
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