Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany insists Leon Goretzka is ‘important for us’ after the midfielder was linked with an exit having fallen down the pecking order. The 29-year-old has played just one minute in the Bundesliga so far this season,

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Friday urged players to lead the fight for change in the heated debate over the dangers posed by an increased fixture schedule as Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany demanded a cap on games.

This footballer has lost importance with the change of coach in the German team and could end up in the Premier League.