Gotze is not over yet

Mario Gotze shines this season.

At the age of 32, the name Mario Gotze seems to have long been forgotten. However, Eintracht Frankfurt's impressive form this season has a significant mark from Gotze.

In round 27 of the Bundesliga, at home at Deutsche Bank Park, Eintracht Frankfurt strengthened their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League when they defeated VfB Stuttgart with a minimum score of 1-0. Gotze's only goal in the 71st minute brought an important victory for the home team. That result, combined with Dortmund's 3-1 victory over Mainz 05 also in this round, helped Frankfurt (48 points) climb to third place in the rankings.

Mainz is in 4th place with 45 points, but is in danger of being caught by Gladbach (43 points) or Leipzig (42 points). The race for a Champions League ticket this season in the Bundesliga promises to be dramatic until the last minute.

Apart from Bayern Munich and Leverkusen, who are almost certain to secure two tickets, the remaining two places will be a fierce race between at least 5 to 6 teams, although Frankfurt is holding the advantage. Inspired by Gotze, Eintracht Frankfurt is having a sublime season. They also reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League and faced Tottenham.

Up to now, Gotze has contributed to 8 goals for Frankfurt this season (5 goals and 3 assists). The decisive goal in the 1-0 victory over Stuttgart is the clearest proof of Gotze's ability to shine in big matches.

But that's not the only mark the former Dortmund star has made in the 2024/25 season. In the role of "conductor", playing in the No. 10 position, Gotze is the one who connects Frankfurt's attacks, providing delicate passes and ready to rush into the penalty area to score when necessary.

Gotze is back in top form at the age of 32.

Statistics from the match in round 27 showed that Gotze was the center of attention in Frankfurt's play, being pressured the most in the match - 26 times, but he still kept his composure to make a difference.

The Frankfurt coach did not hesitate to praise him as “the heart of the team”, because of his individual skills and fighting spirit. Compared to previous seasons, Gotze’s performance this season is much more stable.

He is no longer affected by persistent injuries, but is more resilient and flexible in his playing style. Gotze's return is also a source of inspiration for Frankfurt, as the team enters the most important sprint stage in both the European Cup and the Bundesliga.

Although no longer in the prime of his career, Gotze is still a name to watch. The hero who scored the decisive goal in the World Cup final more than a decade ago is certainly not out of date.

Source: https://znews.vn/gotze-chua-het-thoi-post1542040.html