The Czechia forward no doubt has the FIFA World Cup on his mind after playing a central role in helping his country reach this summer’s global showpiece in Canada, Mexico and the United States. He looks to be going there as one of the planet’s in-form forwards.
He has scored nine times in his last six matches, helping Leverkusen claim 13 points from a possible 18 to move into fourth place and the Bundesliga’s last Champions League-qualifying spot with two matches left this season.
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