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Dominant Bayern Munich looking for worthy Bundesliga rivals

Bayern Munich’s indisputable dominance in Germany has renewed questions about the Bundesliga’s competitiveness

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds rare assist Upamecano provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 4-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Upamecano isn't much of a fantasy option, but it's always a nice boon for fantasy managers when he can find a rare goal contribution. The center back setup an assist during Saturday's match, his fifth of the season, as he has loved the odd run forward. Upamecano heads to Villarreal on Wednesday in the Champions League.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga resumes depleted by coronavirus, Bayern hard hit

Bundesliga players may have enjoyed their winter break but the coronavirus took none

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Upamecano has tested positive for COVID-19, Bayern announced Wednesday.

Impact Upamecano will likely miss Friday's clash against Monchengladbach while in isolation. With Lucas Hernandez (illness) and Tanguay Nianzou (illness) also out, Bayern might have to rely on Niklas Sule (back) and Josip Stanisic (thigh) in central defense if they're fit for the game.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal Upamecano scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Upamecano scored his first goal of the season during the win, breaking his tally and putting together a rare dominant fantasy showing. The center-back is a limited fantasy option and isn't worth taking even with a rare offensive upside.

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 title

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski scores as depleted Bayern beats Dynamo Kyiv

Robert Lewandowski scored with an overhead kick to lift a depleted Bayern Munich team to a 2-1 win over Dynamo Kyiv that clinched first place in its Champions League group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Carrick coaches United, Xavi's Barca faces Benfica

Manchester United heads to Villarreal with an interim coach and a chance to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage with a game to spare

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended against Kyiv Upamecano will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash against Dinamo Kyiv with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Upamecano picked up his third yellow card of the Champions League season in Matchday 4 against Benfica, meaning he will be suspended on Tuesday. With Niklas Sule out (illness), Tanguy Nianzou will likely replace him in central defense for the game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern on course for another Bundesliga title, 11 games in

Bayern Munich is already closing in on a record-extending 10th consecutive Bundesliga crown after just 11 games

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers

With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern hits back with 5-2 win at Union Berlin in Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski has scored twice as Bayern Munich restored some lost pride with a 5-2 win at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists as substitute Upamecano had an assist with his lone chance create during Saturday's 5-2 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Upamecano entered the match in the 69th minute and set up Thomas Muller for Bayern's final goal in the 79th. The assist was the fourth of the season for the defender as he made the most of hs limited time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two second half assists Upamecano had two assists from two chances created during Saturday's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Upamecano set up Eric Choupo-Moting in the 82nd minute before adding a second assist to Kingsley Coman in the 87th. The assists upped the defender's season total to three on the year while his two chances created tied for the third most on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First assist with Bayern Upamecano had an assist with his lone chance created while making four tackles (winning three) and a clearance during Sunday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Upamecano set up Robert Lewandowski in the third minute, assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the defender, while his four tackles tied for the team-high total in the win.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France coach Deschamps again leaves out Giroud from squad

France coach Didier Deschamps again has left out veteran striker Olivier Giroud for the Nations League semifinal match against Belgium next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

American coach Jesse Marsch endures tough start at Leipzig

American coach Jesse Marsch's brief time in charge of Leipzig has brought lots of drama but not many wins

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern beats Leipzig 4-1, Dortmund comes from behind 3 times

Bayern Munich has issued a Bundesliga statement with a 4-1 victory in Leipzig

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays in starting XI Upamecano (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Upamecano was considered a doubt Saturday, but he recovered enough over the break and remains in the starting XI. He's been one of the few constants on Bayern's back line in the early season and as long as he's healthy, that'll remain the case.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt Saturday Upamecano (thigh) is questionable against RB Leipzig on Saturday with manager Julian Nagelsmann telling reporters, "We have a couple of players carrying a knock in Benjamin Pavard...

Impact Upamecano's potential absence would be a significant blow if Pavard is also unable to play, leaving a central defensive role to Tanguy Nianzou or Bouna Sarr. Still, if Upamecano is fit enough to be in the squad, he should be a near-lock for the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern's Nagelsmann back at old club Leipzig in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann will get a large dose of déjà vu when his team visits Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In better shape Upamecano (thigh) is "feeling good" ahead of Saturday's trip to RB Leipzig, according to Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic.

Impact Upamecano skipped France's World Cup Qualifiers due to this injury but he appears to be on track to start this weekend. Through three games, Upamecano has compelted two full 90's and made five tackles, though he has yet to keep a clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

German clubs resist last-minute splurges on player transfers

German soccer clubs have resisted last-minute splurges on players with Leipzig’s signing of highly rated teenager Ilaix Moriba from Barcelona the most eye-catching move on the last...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out qualifiers Upamecano will miss France's World Cup qualifying matches due to his thigh problem.

Impact Upamecano's absence from France's qualifiers will certainly raise doubts about whether he will be ready to play for Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig on Sept. 11. If the defender is unable to play, it could mean a return to the starting XI for Tanguy Nianzou or perhaps Bouna Sarr will get a look this season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Hertha Upamecano was subbed out at halftime of Saturday's victory against Hertha Berlin after suffering a slight thigh injury.

Impact Upamecano was taken off more as a precaution, as his injury is not expected to be serious. More information should be revealed while away on international duty, but with any muscle injury, it's important not to play through it.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE