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There were impressive performances all around for Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal. Makeshift center-back Leon Goretzka put in a pretty terrific performance against SC Preußen Münster during Bayern Munich?s 4-0 DFB-Pokal victory.
Despite his own great effort, though, Goretzka came away amazed by 20-year-old Frans Krätzig, who entered the match when Serge Gnabry suffered a broken forearm. Krätzig, who burst on to the scene during the preseason, put in a great showing that culminated with a goal at the end of the first half to give Bayern Munich a 3-0 advantage headed into the break. Goretzka can see why the youngster has had so much success.
?He?s having a very nice few weeks, I?m happy for him. He?s very easy-going, having fun, is down-to-earth, intelligent and also relatively clever. He?s just enjoying everything and getting involved,? Goretzka told Abendzeitung?s Maximilian Koch (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Krätzig?s emergence could help lessen the blow felt from Josip Stani?i??s loan to Bayer Leverkusen. Able to play as an outside-back, in the midfield, or even as a wing, if needed, Krätzig?s role could increase in the coming weeks.

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