Bayern Munich brought a satisfying end to its fixture against Stuttgart in a 5-0 victory. The very first goal in the game was scored by none other than Konrad Laimer. Finding Michael Olise’s pass and making the subtlest of connections to score a beautiful goal, the Austrian believes it deserves a goal of the month award.
A flamboyant Goal of the month
The goal started off with a pinpoint long ball from Jonas Urbig to find Konrad Laimer. The right back had made his way highest up the pitch for Bayern, providing a passing option.
His wingman Michael Olise paired up to receive the ball allowing Laimer to run further into the box. This stretch of play turned dangerous in a moment’s notice due to the excellent chemistry of the right flank of Bayern. The quick short pass back from Olise was turned into the goal, through the keeper’s legs with a deft touch from the back of Laimer’s heel.
Speaking after the game to Sport1 (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Konrad Laimer expressed his desire to win goal of the month. “You can all vote if you like. I haven’t won it yet. I’d definitely like to someday,” said Laimer.
Executive for sport at Bayern, Max Eberl revealed that he would be obliging Laimer’s wish. He said “He [Laimer] just asked me if I would vote for him for ‘Goal of the Month’. I guess I have to do it now.”
The perfect nickname
Footballers earn nicknames for a variety of reasons. However, it is a common trend to give names mimicking Brazilian or Latin American names when a player puts on a flashy piece of play. Laimer’s backheel goal too earns him a flashy nickname. After the game, Laimer was asked (by Sport1 via @iMiaSanMia) whether he preferred ‘Konradinho’ or ‘Laimerson’.
However, as you may already know by now Laimer came up with a reply as cheeky as his goal. ‘Alpine Zidane’ is what he prefers. Although Zidane is not from Latin America, his flair with the ball was second to none. With a turning backheel goal that resembled the roulettes of Zidane, Konny is spot on with this nickname.
What do you think folks? Let us hear your thoughts on the shout for GOTM and the self-anointed nickname in the comments below.
