According to Kovac, Goretzka will have to deal with an extraordinary amount of pressure.

Goretzka can't expect to be treated like his teammate Sanches. "It won't be like that," Goretzka said. During the last days, Goretzka tried to prepare for his special trip back to the Royal Blues and talked to Manuel Neuer. The German international and 2017 world champion once chose the same track when joining Bayern and had to face the fans' harsh reactions.

Gelsenkirchen-born Neuer played for Schalke for 11 years before joining Bayern Munich in 2011.

Neuer said he is looking forward to seeing if Schalke's fans can "catch up with the Benfica supporters" adding that he once made his "own experiences" some years ago.

"The hate you face just shows you how much they once loved and admired you," Neuer told Goretzka. The midfielder himself assumes Schalke's fans will be divided into two factions.

"Some will still be positive and wish me well. They understood that I left because I wanted to take the next step and gain further experience. The others have already shown their disapproval, and they will do so in this game," Goretzka emphasized.

Bayern coach Kovac seems convinced it does not help to hide when a problematic situation lies ahead. He already announced Goretzka will be in his starting eleven at kick-off.

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