UEFA Nations League 2025

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I actually think Goretzka's more box-to-box style along with his size is a win for the team. But I agree that he needs a "stable" partner. I don't think Groß was bad yesterday, he was ok, but in principle I'd also prefer Andrich (although he has some problems this season).

And I just don't rate Stiller that highly. I think he's a good but not great player (certainly this season). I would put an in-form Goretzka a tier above him easily.

It certainly helped us yesterday, but some of the reason we need those forward impulses from the midfield was that Nagelsmann played just 1 forward. If we went back to a forward partnership I’d be more concerned with our stability and control in midfield…with the option to bring Leon on against tired legs if we do end up needing his oomph.

And Stiller is the 8 on that roster that I trust most. I like his combativeness, physicality, and mobility, to go with his calm & incisive passing. Groß lacks the mobility & legs; Leon the discipline; and Amiri the defensive stability.