Would love to see him stay in the BL for a lower club. Maybe Leverkusen, Gladbach or another club competing for Europe.
Mario Götze | WELT: Should be back in training at some point in July
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
I fear that form is gone for good. As far as I know, his disease affected the intensity of muscle contraction or something like that. He also has bulked up a considerable bit due to that although he reportedly trained like a maniac. Even no w that hevs back, his movements seem slower and not as agile as they used to be.Any chance of him getting back to something like his 2011-2014 form or is that just completely over now and the best he can hope for is to be a regular for one of these clubs?
That being said, his last season at Dortmund was pretty good. He was among Dortmund's best players at the same point in time last season and did really well. Possibly, Favre is just not the right coach for him. Could imagine that people are severely underestimating him due to not getting much game time.
horsechoker
The Caf's Roy Keane.
I think a mid to top half PL team should take a chance on him.Can see him going to Italy if he doesn't stay in Germany. Roma would snap him up I'm sure.
Himannv
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Most disappointing fall from grace ever. He was destined to be one of the best and just fell away after his Bayern stint.
horsechoker
The Caf's Roy Keane.
He still had a good career all things considered. He played for the top 2 teams in Germany and scored the winning goal in a world Cup final. I think many footballers would be happy with thatRemember he was mentioned in the same breath as Neymar when they were both breaking through - sad to see him suffer with a debilitating condition that cut short what could have been a great career.
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Germany played a friendly against Brazil in 2011, both were 19 and had huge hype, the match was being billed more as a contest between Gotze and Neymar than Germany v Brazil.Remember he was mentioned in the same breath as Neymar when they were both breaking through - sad to see him suffer with a debilitating condition that cut short what could have been a great career.
Gotze was brilliant that day, scored a great goal and played better than Neymar (who himself got a goal in the 90th minute but was generally harmless that day).
Injuries really ruined him from fulfilling his talent. Also Pep trying to force him to play either as a left winger or false 9 didn't do him any good.
Yeah in terms of trophies he's done better than most will ever achieve, but he was hyped (justified at the time) as a potential GOAT, just another what could have been.He still had a good career all things considered. He played for the top 2 teams in Germany and scored the winning goal in a world Cup final. I think many footballers would be happy with that
@hasanejaz88 He was like the Mbappe of his day, as soon as he started in the first team it looked like he'd been playing there for years.
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To think Klopp wanted him ahead of Mane...
izec
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He is done at the top level. Midtable Bundesliga club or PSV is not a big difference. He got linked with HerthaFrom Dortmund and Bayern to PSV...
Surely he could still play at a slightly higher level than Eredivisie?
Himannv
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I think PSV is a good club for him to get game time as the main man and hopefully make the best of his career.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the doesn't cut it a PSV.
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When I look at pictures of him of the last days he looks leaner and fitter than he did for a long time...