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Julian Gressel is ready to go up against his "personal idol" Bastian Schweinsteiger when Atlanta United take on the Chicago Fire on June 10.
The German-born midfielder has been a long-time admirer of the German World Cup winner since he was a youngster, and even had the chance to meet the veteran star when he attended a Bayern Munich game with his grandfather at the age of 10.
Schweinsteiger was injured and watched on from the stands, giving Gressel the perfect opportunity to approach him for a chat.