LEON GORETZKA NEWS

Undergoes surgery for broken hand Goretzka underwent surgery for a fractured metacarpal and will miss time recovering.

Impact Goretzka left Saturday's win over Mainz in the 75th minute with a hand injury, now revealed to be a fracture. The midfielder will miss at least the remainder of the month with Konrad Laimer a candidate to move back into midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists, leaves injured Goretzka had an assist and scored a goal but also left with a hand injury during Saturday's 3-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Goretzka set up Harry Kane in the 16th minute before scoring himself in the 59th to play a role in Bayern's final two goals. The midfielder also left the match in the 75th minute with a hand injury leaving his status for Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Galatasaray in doubt.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in midfield Goretzka (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Goretzka was considered questionable to play Saturday due to a knock, but the Germany international recovered in time to make the XI here. He'll slot in his regular spot in central midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt with knock Goretzka (strain) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Mainz, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Goretzka will look to recover in time for Saturday as the team are set to have limited options with Joshua Kimmich (illness) questionable and Raphael Guerreiro (thigh), Dayot Upamecano (hamstring), Noussair Mazraoui (undisclosed) and Serge Gnabry (forearm) all ruled out. The 28-year-old has started six of the seven Bundesliga games played this campaign, recording a goal on 15 shots (seven accurate).

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern's Goretzka and Tuchel question Germany friendlies' against USMNT and Mexico Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka and his Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel have criticised the decision for their national side to play...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores on Friday Goretzka scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Friday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Goretzka found the back of the net in the 86th minute scoring Bayern's second goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as Goretzka has taken 13 shots, crossed twice and created two chances as a starter in each of Bayern's first four matches.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in win Goretzka generated five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact Goretzka was busy throughout Saturday's win, piling on the shots and creating a second chances. The defensive midfielder has totaled 11 shots in three matches before the break and is on pace for a new career-high for shots. If he can start converting those chances, Goretzka could be in for a big season offensively.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nice two-way outing versus Augsburg Goretzka had three shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles (three won) and three clearances during Sunday's 3-1 win over...

Impact Goretzka was very active on both ends, finishing a lot of plays on the attacking end while also displaying a lot of strength in the middle of the park to help his side recover possession. After having lot of ups and downs over the last few years and having his name involved on several transfer rumors, the midfielder will hope this is a bounceback campaign for him at Bayern. Up next for Goretzka is Saturday's visit to Borussia Monchengladbach.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kept starting role this season Goretzka started 29 times in 36 appearances in all competitions, recording five goals and six assists on 56 shots (20 accurate), 59 tackles (33 won), 37 interceptions and 30 chance...

Impact Goretzka totaled a season-high of starts with the club while having an average year in his fifth campaign in Munich. However, his average shots per match dropped 64% while also averaging just under two tackles per game. He is expected to keep his starting role next season in hopes to improve his numbers from the 2022/23 campaign.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Goretzka will be available to feature in next weekend's clash against FC Schalke after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Goretzka missed Saturday's win over Werder Bremen while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should be back in the squad to take on Schalke next weekend. He's started 12 of Bayern's 15 Bundesliga matches in 2023.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Saturday Goretzka picked up a suspension due to yellow card accumulation and will miss a Saturday clash with Werder Bremen.

Impact Goretzka was handed his fifth Bundesliga yellow card and will now be suspended for one match. The midfielder leaves a gap alongside Joshua Kimmich, potentially giving a chance for Ryan Gravenberch to earn a rare start.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in UCL draw Goretzka took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League quarterfinal draw (a 4-1 defeat on aggregate) against Manchester City. He also made...

Impact Goretzka posted his fifth UCL match of this campaign in which he took multiple shots on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough to erase the deficit from the first leg of this tie and Bayern was knocked out at the quarterfinal stage for a third year in a row. Goretzka bows out having tallied two goals and four assists across nine appearances in the competition this season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Der Klassiker Goretzka is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Goretzka has recovered from an ankle injury to start as expected on Saturday. The midfielder lines up along side Joshua Kimmich in the center of the pitch for Bayern.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle scans come back clean Goretzka (ankle) avoided any major injury and is available for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, according to Maximilian Koch.

Impact Goretzka avoided any major injury with the national team despite limping off with an ankle injury. The midfielder underwent tests in Munich on Wednesday and is now available once more. It's a relief for Saturday's likely title decider, with Goretzka set to partner Joshua Kimmich in midfield once more.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off Goretzka (ankle) limped off during Tuesday's friendly against Belgium.

Impact Goretzka came off with an apparent ankle injury in the first half Tuesday. The severity of the injury is unclear, it's possible he was brought off for precautionary reasons. Goretzka will have limited time to return to full availability before a Saturday clash with Dortmund.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Key Bayern players signal concerns as Tuchel takes charge

Comments from two key Bayern Munich players have hinted at unease in the squad even before new coach Thomas Tuchel takes his first training session

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies helper in loss Goretzka assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Goretzka located Joshua Kimmich during the 22nd minute to help open the scoring in this fixture. Still, the tally wasn't enough for any sort of result for his Bayern squad. Goretzka was relieved for rest purposes during the 76th by Mathys Tel.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over PSG Goretzka assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Goretska capped off a solid display with an assist for the opener. That was his first major contribution in last 13 matches but he's been active in front of goal lately with 10 shots (four on target) over his past three outings and could be due for a goal as well.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three aerials in UCL win Goretzka generated one shot (zero on goal) and three aerials won in Tuesday's 1-0 win versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Goretzka has taken seven shots over his past four matches but remains off the score sheet since before the World Cup. He's been consistently productive in defensive peripheral stats though offering a decent floor.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Goretzka (thigh) returned to the bench for Wednesday's 4-0 DFB Pokal win over Mainz.

Impact Goretzka returned to the bench for Wednesday's win, playing 29 minutes off the bench. The defensive midfielder moved well during his limited playing time and seemed fully fit. After returning to training earlier in the week Goretzka should be an option for Sunday's trip to Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh problems Goretzka will miss Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt with a thigh injury, Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann announced Friday.

Impact Goretzka played only the first half of Tuesday's draw with Koln before picking up a thigh issue, and Nagelsmann says he won't risk the player getting further injured against Eintracht on Saturday, with Ryan Gravenberch or Marcel Sabitzer likely to replace him in defensive midfield. Nagelsmann also said he thinks Goretzka will be fit to return to the pitch by the Wolfsburg match next weekend.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in draw Goretzka recorded four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Goretzka tried everything to break the deadlock but was unable to do so. The defensive midfielder piled on the shots and crosses, as well as creating a pair of chances but just couldn't find the breakthrough. Goretzka is still one of the most valuable defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga, perhaps only outdone by teammate Joshua Kimmich.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern held by Leipzig as Bundesliga resumes after 2 months

The Bundesliga has restarted after its unprecedented two-month winter break with Bayern Munich and Leipzig grinding out an error-strewn 1-1 draw

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes four interceptions Goretzka made four interceptions and two tackles during Friday's 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig.

Impact Goretzka finished with a team-high four interceptions alongside Joshua Kimmich in the defensive portion of Bayern's midfield. Goretzka has four goal involvements in 12 league appearances as he lacks major attacking appeal for fantasy managers.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Featuring against RB Leipzig Goretzka (strain) will be in the starting XI versus RB Leipzig on Friday.

Impact Goretzka has primarily filled a defensive role with the club this season but that hasn't stopped him from contributing in the offensive third. The midfielder has recorded five goals on 16 shots (nine on target) and two assists in his last nine appearances for the club.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE