It’s weird to see all this “we’re mistreating Goretzka” discourse that’s going on. We haven’t frozen him out of training or sent him to the under 21s or anything. He’s been told his current level of play is not acceptable for Kompany’s squad. And Kompany has chosen 4 midfielders for 2 positions whom he believes in more.

It’s up to Leon to change this perception now, or to leave. He’s been told about this well in advance if reports are to be believed. And he’s still getting paid. We’re being firm here, not cruel.