"I didn't see his words, as some have interpreted them, as a free pass. I see them as motivation. Julian Nagelsmann and I already had a special connection at FC Bayern. We had a difficult time around the EUROs and differing opinions. But I'm proud that I fought my way back into the starting lineup."
"His words didn't surprise me. I played every game in the qualifiers and I feel very comfortable in that position. I know exactly what Julian expects from me."
Germany's head coach drew attention by publicly highlighting Leon Goretzka's importance to the national team despite the midfielder's recent lack of regular playing time at Bayern Munich. Goretzka responded by clarifying he interprets the coach's comments as motivation rather than a guaranteed starting position. He emphasized his existing strong connection with coach Julian Nagelsmann from their time at Bayern, noting they overcame difficulties around the Euros with differing opinions. Goretzka expressed pride in fighting back into the starting lineup and confidence in his position, having played every qualifier match. His recent performance against Borussia Mönchengladbach demonstrated his quality with an assist, suggesting he remains a valuable asset for Germany's upcoming World Cup campaign.
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