'Dwelling On Past Wouldn't Do Us Any Good': Germany's Leon Goretzka Aims To Win Fans' Hearts Yet Again After 2 FIFA WC Group Stage Exits
Published on: June 8, 2026, 11:44 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
German Leon Goretzka said the team is focused on rebuilding trust with fans after back-to-back group stage exits in 2018 and struggles post-2014 title. Ahead of their World Cup opener vs Curacao in Group E, he stressed unity, fitness, and learning from mistakes rather than dwelling on them. He said Germany are not top favourites can go far if in form, with teamwork, intensity, and luck key.
