Five games, four goals – Mario Götze (29) is in impressive early form at PSV Eindhoven!
With the 1-0 win at FC Midtjylland (first leg 3-0), Eindhoven moved into the final qualifying round for participation in the Champions League. There Benfica Lisbon (18.8./24.8.) Is waiting for the team of German coach Roger Schmidt (54).
On Saturday, Eindhoven starts in the league at Heracles Almelo, then the first duel against the Portuguese record champions is waiting.
Götze on SPORT BILD on the importance: “The Champions League qualification is very important for the club and also for me personally. We were also represented in three competitions last season, internationally in the Europa League. In this respect, too, we want to take the next step and play in the premier class this year. That is also my big goal, which is why the last two qualifying games are very important to me. “
Gotze won all five competitive games this season with PSV. In addition to four CL qualifying games, also the Dutch Supercup. Eindhoven won 4-0 (2-0) against Ajax Amsterdam, Götze shone with the goal to the final score and an artistic contribution to initiate the second goal. He got along well in Eindhoven last season, and now he’s really blooming.
The secret of his top form: a new position in the PSV system! Instead of the right wing, the world champion has been one of two attackers in the center since the start of the season. In addition to striker Eran Zahavi (34), the ex-Dortmund player plays as a hanging tip. Götze says: “The new position benefits me. In the center I can influence the game more and thus contribute my part to our success. “
Despite the departure of Donyell Malen (22), who went to BVB for 30 million euros, and the upcoming move from Denzel Dumfries (25 / in advanced talks with Inter Milan), the Schmidt troop is extremely strong. Götze reveals: “We already grew together as a team last season and have now developed a really good team spirit in our short but very intensive preparation. Physically and mentally we are on a very good level, that allows us to function well as a team. “
Götze’s focus is now fully on qualifying for the Champions League. If he trumps against Lisbon as he did in the previous games, he can make a decisive contribution.
Regardless of the outcome of the last qualifying round, he could leave the club this summer thanks to a release clause in his contract, which runs until June 30, 2022.
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