Goretzka tries to explain Bayern's defeat
Ten days without a competitive match: Because FC Bayern is already out of the DFB Cup and the Bundesliga home game against Union Berlin last week has been canceled, the Munich team has had an unusually long time off. For Leon Goretzka, this is an explanation for the debacle at Eintracht Frankfurt. But no excuse.
For Leon Goretzka, the reasons for FC Bayern Munich's 5-1 debacle at Eintracht Frankfurt are complex. "There are certainly many explanations. I think it's hard to summarize in one sentence," said the international footballer in the ZDF sports studio. "It already feels very modest."
One of the explanations is perhaps that Bayern did not play for a long time after the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin was called off due to the weather last Saturday. "That's certainly one, even if it can't be used as an excuse. But it's very unusual for us not to play for ten days. Normally we play every three days," said Goretzka.
He added that they had trained well during the match-free period and had not noticed that they had fallen into a hole. "But from the kick-off, it looked very much like that," said the 28-year-old. Bayern were also out of action in the DFB Cup during the week, having sensationally bowed out of the competition in the second round at third-division side 1. FC Saarbrücken at the start of November.
Goretzka clearly criticizes himself
Munich continue their Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Manchester United (9pm/Prime Video and live ticker on ntv.de) before their Bundesliga clash with VfB Stuttgart on Sunday. Bayern want to show "a different face" in Manchester. "We want to regain our confidence and win against Stuttgart if possible," said Goretzka. They want to show the right reaction in Manchester. "We want to show that this was just a slip-up."
Goretzka was also very self-critical on ZDF. He had not managed to take control of the game and give his teammates confidence through good actions and encouragement. "You have to say that very clearly. I didn't manage that," he said about his role as a leading player.
"Games like this must not happen to Bayern Munich. It's happened too often in the past at Bayern Munich and in the national team. Breaking the momentum that arises in a game like that is a difficult but also an interesting task that can add a lot of value to a team," said Goretzka. "That's where I failed today, or we failed as a team. I want to do that better in the future."
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Despite FC Bayern Munich's domestic struggles, Goretzka and his team will aim to put the 5-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt behind them in the upcoming Champions League match against Manchester United and the Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart. Goretzka admitted his personal role in the debacle, acknowledging that he failed to take control of the game and motivate his teammates effectively, which he aims to improve in future matches.
Source: www.ntv.de
