Leon Goretzka comments on win v Italy in Nations League: 'I’m chuffed to have played here today'
German national team faced Italy away from home in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. Despite conceding an early goal, Julian Nagelsmann’s side managed to claw back the deficit and secure a victory. Leon Goretzka has been able to improve his form at Bayern Munich and earn a recall to the national team. He scored the decisive goal, helping his side to a crucial away win. "It’s definitely nice to be back. I’m chuffed to have played here today," he said after the triumph.
"Of course, it wasn’t easy not being in the national team, but I want to look forward, not back. It’s a cracking story that I scored today. I thought we played well - we were even better than them in the first half, despite letting one in. In the second half, we were much more present in their box. The team showed real fight, something they’ve done well in recent months. The fans can sense we’re desperate to win," Goretzkasaid.
The next match takes place on Sunday March 23 in Dortmund for the return leg against Italy.
