Nagelsmann says Goretzka ‘will have a good chance’ at World Cup | OneFootball

"As things stand, Leon Goretzka will have a good chance of playing at the World Cup despite reduced game time at Bayern," Julian Nagelsmann said, speaking to Kicker.

The 31-year-old has started one of the last five Bundesliga matches for Bayern Munich. "And we’re thinking about a similar role to the one he had in the World Cup qualifiers."

"He’s someone who makes runs into the box, is strong in the air, and brings real physical presence."

"I suggest you think of the game against Northern Ireland. If he hadn’t played, we definitely wouldn’t have won since he cleared around 60 balls with his head. There will also be moments at the World Cup when we press, and the opponents then play long balls."

Sky reports that Joshua Kimmich is still considered for the right-back position. The broadcaster also predicts Goretzka will partner Aleksandar Pavlovic or Felix Nmecha in Germany’s midfield.

Goretzka will leave Bayern as a free agent at the end of the season.

Source: BuLi News