Leon Goretzka

[Isotope]

A key to Bayerns midfield dominance vs PSG in CL Final 2020. Any thought?

He doesn't have that flashy skill or move, but his anticipation, quick thinking, and drive are very impressive. A typical German player, in a very positive way. A free transfer from Schalke also.

I'm expecting big things from him in coming years.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

He's a unit.

 

[Samid]

He's a unit.

Lockdown does that to you.

 

[VorZakone]

Decision-making is a highly valuabe skill. Goretzka plays smart from what I've seen.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Hes the type of player that gives a midfield balance.

 

[hasanejaz88]

Love him. His energy and strength on the pitch is valuable.

 

[JJ12]

Brilliant player - filled the box at every opportunity too

 

[thepolice123]

Kept his football simple and used his athleticism well. One thing that surprised me was his ridiculously accurate one touch pass. PSG couldn't get near him.

 

[VivaObertan]

He's been like this since his Schalke days. Physically imposing, full box to box and good technique. Perfect midfielder!

 

[Isotope]

Lockdown does that to you.

DDG needs that Bayern's doctor.

 

[Isotope]

Brilliant player - filled the box at every opportunity too

Kept his football simple and used his athleticism well. One thing that surprised me was his ridiculously accurate one touch pass. PSG couldn't get near him.

I was totally impressed. Ticks every box of DM we need. I think McTom should just watch this guy and copy things he's done.

 

[DavidDeSchmikes]

Reminded me so much of Javi Martinez in the 2013 final. Asserting his dominance as the game went on.

 

[kouroux]

Lockdown does that to you.

And special products too

 

[SilentStrike]

Quite incredible that Bayern have Kimmich, Thiago and Goretzka as central midfield options. Three of the best in the world.

Guys like Tolisso, pretty damn good as well, are absolute benchwarmers behind these guys.

 

[Schmeichel's Cartwheel]

I was totally impressed. Ticks every box of DM we need. I think McTom should just watch this guy and copy things he's done.

The difference in technical ability is too great for him to properly be able to copy him.

 

[thepolice123]

I was totally impressed. Ticks every box of DM we need. I think McTom should just watch this guy and copy things he's done.

TBF Goretzka's ability on the ball is leagues ahead of McT. His physique might give the perception of the archetypal limited box-to-box midfielder but he is extremely skilful and has excellent technique.

 

[Revan]

Lockdown does that to you.

Jesus Christ. He really went from skiny to Hulk during the lockdown?

 

[youngrell]

Looks like a complete pain in the ass to play against. He puts in so much work.

 

[LoneStar]

Lockdown does that to you.

Did he go from pic 1 to pic 2 in 3 months?? I wouldn’t think that’s possible.

 

[Jacko21]

Put in some serious work in the gym. And the kitchen.

 

[SilentStrike]

Lockdown does that to you.

Surely the left photo is from a few years ago?

 

[HerrLeinad]

Surely the left photo is from a few years ago?

Yes, it is, I think it's from when he just moved to us. Goretzka certainly bulked up a lot but he wasn't THAT skinny before the corona break.

In regards to Goretzka... imo his biggest asset is that he works great alongside a playmaking CM and does the "boring" stuff so well especially how he is cruical in our pressing.

 

[MikeKing]

Lockdown does that to you.

Wow. Boy vs Man

 

[Mogget]

I wonder if his sudden increase in muscle has anything to do with his receding hairline. Surely just a coincidence.

 

[led_scholes]

Schalke fans will probably feel weird seeing 4 former players playing in the final, with two of them being excellent too.

 

[El-Manos]

They got him for free too... madness. A pity United can’t snap up the best talents in the premier league like Bayern do.

 

[El-Manos]

Lockdown does that to you.

That wasn’t done in 3 months... still impressive though.

 

[lex talionis]

Beast

 

[MetoTTT]

Brilliant player to have.

 

[KennyBurner]

Not as good as mctominay. Close thread!

 

[SilentStrike]

Schalke fans will probably feel weird seeing 4 former players playing in the final, with two of them being excellent too.

Goretzka and Neuer were excellent.

Who were the meh ones

Kehrer and who?

 

[Abizzz]

Goretzka and Neuer were excellent.

Who were the meh ones

Kehrer and who?

Choupo-Moting

 

[led_scholes]

Goretzka and Neuer were excellent.

Who were the meh ones

Kehrer and who?

Draxler.

Edit: i also forgot Choupo-moting played for Schalke. That makes it 5 players!

 

[Suedesi]

Yeah, great player. IMO the reason why Bayern Munchen are not too fussed if Thiago leaves as Goretzka + Kimmich are nailed on starters.

 

[SilentStrike]

Yeah, great player. IMO the reason why Bayern Munchen are not too fussed if Thiago leaves as Goretzka + Kimmich are nailed on starters.

Thiago is still better than Goretzka though. Kimmich is probably the best CM in the world by now but Thiago and Kimmich are definitely better than Goretzka with Kimmich

 

[Schmeichel's Cartwheel]

Thiago is still better than Goretzka though. Kimmich is probably the best CM in the world by now but Thiago and Kimmich are definitely better than Goretzka with Kimmich

Kimmich is not better than De Bruyne.

 

[do.ob]

Kimmich is not better than De Bruyne.

I think that's a bit apples and oranges. I'd say de Bruyne is the superior playmaker or attacker, but Kimmich is more complete.

 

[Suedesi]

Thiago is still better than Goretzka though. Kimmich is probably the best CM in the world by now but Thiago and Kimmich are definitely better than Goretzka with Kimmich

Better in what way? I'm not sure about that to be honest - Thiago plays with lots of flair but he also prone to cock-ups especially in the CL. At any rate, Bayern's football people - who know a thing or two about football - have priced him at 30M EUR. Not quite galactico level.

I agree on Kimmich he's absolutely the heartbeat of BM - him, Neuer, Muller, Alaba, Goretza, Lewa is quite a spine.

 

[Suedesi]

Kimmich is not better than De Bruyne.

KDB is more an attacking midfielder, Kimmich is a RB/CM.

 

[Kostov]

And Bayern got him for free, while we go and spend 50m for a player like Fred. There are other example like Sule and Davies also, that's what a proper team building and planning looks like.