On August 19th, a poll launched by Bild Zeitung regarding Goretzka saw a total of 70,000 participants, with 59% of fans believing that dropping Goretzka was not the right decision, while only 41% supported the club’s actions.
Two weeks ago, Bayern’s sporting director, Eberl, ruled out Goretzka, stating that there would be no place for him in Bayern’s lineup. In the first round of the German Cup, Bayern won 4-0 against Ulm, and Goretzka was not included in the squad. In the previous two seasons, Goretzka still received a significant amount of playing time, starting in 66 matches and scoring 12 goals for the team.
In recent years, the tension between Goretzka and Bayern has escalated. In an interview in 2022, Goretzka, without the club’s consent, expressed his desire for the club to end its sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways, which sparked considerable controversy. In 2023, then-Bayern coach Tuchel wanted Goretzka to switch to the number 6 position, but he refused. Subsequently, Goretzka was excluded from the German national team’s Euro roster, a significant blow to his career.
Goretzka’s situation at Bayern has become increasingly awkward. New arrivals like Palhinha, Kimmich, Pavlović and Laimer are all ahead of him in the pecking order.
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