Max Eberl on Leon Goretzka’s struggle for Germany and Bayern Munich: “The success of the club is more important than the fate of an individual”

Leon Goretzka’s Status at Bayern Munich and the German National TeamLeon Goretzka’s Status at Bayern Munich and the German National Team Leon Goretzka’s recent performances have been under scrutiny, leading to questions about his future at both Bayern Munich and the German national team. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has addressed the situation, acknowledging that Goretzka was not nominated for the upcoming Euro 2024 and had not always been consistent for the club. Eberl emphasized the importance of a balanced squad, suggesting that Goretzka may not perfectly fit the team’s current needs. He expressed sympathy for Goretzka’s disappointment but stressed that the team’s success takes precedence. Some interpret Eberl’s comments as an indication that Goretzka’s position at Bayern is also uncertain. Whether this means a summer departure for the midfielder remains to be seen. Bavarian Podcast Works – Weekend Warm-up Show For in-depth analysis and discussion on Bayern Munich’s recent transfer window and other related topics, including Harry Kane’s health, listen to the Bavarian Podcast Works – Weekend Warm-up Show. The podcast is available on Patreon, Spotify, and other platforms.

It’s no secret that Leon Goretzka has been under scrutiny from both club and country for some time now. Goretzka’s place at Bayern Munich was up for grabs in 2023 and despite the new sporting direction, little seems to have changed now, with Germany dropping the veteran midfielder ahead of Euro 2024, the home tournament that every German footballer wanted to be at. Welt’s Julien Wolff sat down with Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl and, as captured by @iMiaSanMia, brought up how Goretzka “was not nominated for the Euro and was not always convincing in the FC Bayern shirt last season.”

Eberl had this to say on the matter: “This brings us to the topic of competitive sports – and in this respect, (European champions) Spain showed us at the European Championships, for example, that a good mix is ​​extremely important. When it comes to putting together a squad, that doesn’t always mean having the 20 best players together, but rather the 20 who work best together on the pitch. It was difficult for Leon not to be at the European Championships. But you have to learn to live with it. The success of a national team is more important than the fate of an individual. The same goes for the success of a club.”

If you want to interpret this kindly, it could be that Eberl is simply explaining that Goretzka did not fit the exact requirements of the German selection and that it had nothing to do with his quality. However, you could also interpret this as Eberl announcing that the same applies to Bayern. Either way, this statement does not show the clear confidence that the media expected when Eberl first took charge. Perhaps a departure for Goretzka this summer is still in the works…

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