MATCHDAY: Júnior set for Madrid return; Chelsea plays in cup
Spanish leader Real Madrid hosts Valencia hoping to have Vinícius Júnior available after the winger tested negative following his COVID-19 infectionJANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DORTMUND 6-1-4 · 5TH IN BUNDESLIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-1-4 · 5TH IN BUNDESLIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
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Bundesliga resumes depleted by coronavirus, Bayern hard hit
Bundesliga players may have enjoyed their winter break but the coronavirus took noneJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giovanni Reyna - Nearing return Reyna (hamstring) has been training with Dortmund and may soon be ready to return to the pitch, manager Marco Rose said Thursday.
Impact Reyna hasn't played since suffering a hamstring strain while with the U.S. National Team in early September, but he may finally be close to making his return.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mateu Morey - Not ready to return yet Morey (knee) has been training individually with Dortmund but is not quite ready to rejoin the team yet, manager Marco Rose said Thursday.
Impact Morey hasn't featured since undergoing ACL surgery in the summer, and he's still working his way back to full fitness. There is no concrete timetable for his return yet, but he is getting closer.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Akanji - Remains out, recovering Akanji (knee) will miss Saturday's trip to Frankfurt as he continues to recover from a knee surgery, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.
Impact Akanji is yet another absence for Dortmund, though he is at least an injury, not another positive COVID-19 case. The defender is set to miss Saturday's trip alongside Marius Wolf, leaving the Dortmund backline taxed to say the least. Akanji has an outside chance of returning to training in some capacity in the next week.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dan-Axel Zagadou - Tests positive for COVID-19 Zagadou tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's trip to Frankfurt, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.
Impact Zagadou tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's match, that said he isn't much of a miss for the club as he would likely have been a depth option either way. Zagadou will hope to return as soon as possible to prepare for a Friday clash with Freiburg.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marius Wolf - Returns positive COVID test Wolf returned a positive COVID test and is out for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.
Impact Wolf will be out for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt after testing positive for COVID-19. The wing-back likely would have played a part in Saturday's clash but his absence basically confirms a full 90 for Thomas Meunier.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hertha Berlin - Borussia Dortmund 3-2 ' Highlights ' Matchday 17 - Bundesliga 2021/22
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Hertha beats Dortmund 3-2 to leave Bayern 9 points clear BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin finally delivered the performance its long-suffering fans were waiting for by coming from behind to beat Borussi...
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Marwin Hitz - Makes two saves in spot start Hitz made two saves during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Hertha.
Impact Hitz failed to impress during his spot start Saturday, conceding three goals and ending with a poor fantasy showing. He is firmly the second choice in Dortmund.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raphael Guerreiro - Assists late Guerreiro provided one assist off the bench during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Hertha.
Impact Guerreiro came off the bench and created two chances quickly, and added an assist during the defeat. The wing-back is an excellent option for fantasy when healthy, and the hope is he will return to full fitness over the winter break.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steffen Tigges - Scores off bench Tigges scored once on one shot during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Hertha.
Impact Tigges came off the bench to try and turn Saturday's match around but failed to do so. The forward is a limited option and really offers next to no fantasy value.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Brandt - Keeps good form going Brandt scored once on one shot during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Hertha.
Impact Brandt scored his fifth goal of the season and his third goal in his last three starts. The forward is a solid fantasy option alongside Erling Haaland and Donyell Malen. Look for Brandt to continue the good form after the winter break.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Borussia Dortmund were EMBARRASSING - Jan Aage Fjortoft ' ESPN FC
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Hertha Triumphs Over BVB ' Hertha Berlin - Borussia Dortmund 3-2 ' All Goals ' Bundesliga 2021/22
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Hertha beats Dortmund 3-2 to leave Bayern 9 points clear
Hertha Berlin has finally delivered the performance its long-suffering fans were waiting for by coming from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the BundesligaDECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marius Wolf - Back in team Saturday Wolf (muscular) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin.
Impact Wolf returns to the side Saturday after missing the midweek match with a minor issue. Assuming he's fine, he should get some minutes off the bench having started in three of his prior four contests in which he was available.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: EPL down to 2 games; Sevilla hosts Atlético
Thanks to the coronavirus, the English Premier League fixture list on Saturday has been slashed from six games to twoDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raphael Guerreiro - Could return Saturday Guerreiro (strain) could return as early as Saturday, according to manager Marco Rose.
Impact Guerreiro could make his return as early as Saturday, after taking part in team training throughout the week. If the defender does play then he is one of the strongest options in the Bundesliga. If he can't then it's likely that Nico Schulz would start in his place.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gregor Kobel - Dealing with minor illness Kobel (illness) is dealing with a cold, according to manager Marco Rose.
Impact Kobel is dealing with a cold and is questionable for Saturday's clash with Hertha Berlin. The keeper has been an excellent fantasy option and if he can't play it will likely be Marwin Hitz in net.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mats Hummels - Dealing with a cold Hummels (illness) is dealing with a cold, according to manager Marco Rose.
Impact Hummels and starting keeper Gregor Kobel are both dealing with colds meaning that their situation is variable heading into Saturday's match. With so many injuries in Dortmund it's likely that both will play if at all possible.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thorgan Hazard - Full go Saturday Hazard (strain) is fully available for Saturday's clash with Hertha, according to manager Marco Rose.
Impact Hazard was simply dealing with a cramp during Wednesday's match and is fully fit. The forward figures to be straight back in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Berlin.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Autumn champion' Bayern on course for 10 titles in a row
Bayern Munich is already well on course for a record-extending 10th consecutive Bundesliga titleDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thorgan Hazard - Comes off injured against Furth Hazard was subbed out of Wednesday's victory against Greuther Furth in the 75th minute after suffering an apparent injury.
Impact It is unclear how severe Hazard's potential injury is at the moment, but the Bundesliga's winter break will give him plenty of time to recover, even if he is forced to miss Saturday's clash against Hertha Berlin.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Borussia Dortmund - Greuther Fürth 3-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 16 - Bundesliga 2021/22
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • YOUTUBE
