Germany's World Cup preparations overshadowed by virus fears
Germany’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted by the coronavirusSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEON GORETZKA #8 - MIDFIELDER - BAYERN MUNICH
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Tests positive for COVID-19 Goretzka has tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Wednesday. Because of his situation, Goretzka will leave the German national team in order to enter isolation.
Impact Goretzka has started in two of the last three matches between the league and UCL, taking 10 shots and making eight tackles in that time. He should have enough time to recover for the Sept. 30 match against Bayer Leverkusen but that depends on how long it takes him to test negative and return to training. Should he be held back, Marcel Sabitzer should return to the lineup in a deep-midfield position.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Five shots Saturday Goretzka had five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against FC Augsburg.
Impact Goretzka sent in five shots but put only a single on target as Munich were shut out for the first time in 2022/23. The defensive midfielder has fully recovered from his knee injury and seems to be a nailed-on starter once more in the league. With a condensed schedule it's unlikely he sees many full 90's though, and the Champions League could see him on the bench more often than not.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No room for Götze, Hummels in Germany squad before World Cup
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Sadio Mané scores again as Bayern wins 5-0 in German Cup
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Aiming for September return Goretzka (knee) is targeting a return to team training with Bayern in two weeks, German sports magazine Kicker reported Wednesday.
Impact Goretzka is continuing his rehabilitation from a knee injury he picked up in the summer, and he still has around two weeks of recovery work before he can resume training with his teammates. Marcel Sabitzer has started alongside Joshua Kimmich in midfield for Bayern's opening games of the season, but Ryan Gravenberch and even Jamal Musiala present other options in the position until Goretzka is fit enough to return.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yet to resume first-team training Goretzka (knee) remains limited to individual work and will need more time before he can link up with the first team for training sessions. Manager Julian Nagelsmann told reporters...
Impact Goretzka appears to be progressing well and hasn't suffered any setbacks according to his manager but the fact that he hasn't begun training with the squad likely means he's still a month or more away from getting back into action, though the club hasn't provided any specific timeline. Whenever the midfielder is given the all-clear, he should push for a spot in the starting XI though will likely need some minutes off the bench first.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress with recovery Goretzka (knee) is working though an individual rehabilitation regiment with Bayern, Manuel Bonke of German newspaper Munchner Merkur reported Tuesday.
Impact Goretzka has been out since July with a knee injury and although there is no definitive timetable on his return yet, he is training twice a day with Bayern and increasing the workload as he continues his rehabilitation. Marcel Sabitzer, Jamal Musiala and Ryan Gravenberch can shoulder the load alongside Joshua Kimmich in midfield until Goretzka is ready to return.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Missing preseason tour Goretzka will not travel to the U.S. for Bayern's preseason fixtures against D.C. United and Manchester City due to a knee injury, Georg Holzner of Kicker reported Monday.
Impact Goretzka was hampered by injuries for the better part of 2021/22, and he was limited to just 19 Bundesliga appearances last season. Bayern announced that he has undergone surgery for this knee issue, but there is no clear timeline on his recovery at the moment and he may have to miss the start of the new campaign.
JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hampered by injuries Goretzka scored three goals and provided three assists while making only 19 appearances during the 2021/22 season.
Impact Goretzka missed multiple months with a variety of injuries to his knee and hip. When healthy Goretzka was one of the most productive defensive midfielders in the world, perhaps only bested by his partner Joshua Kimmich. Goretzka will be one of the top options in the best midfield in Germany once more in the 2022/23 campaign.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Assists in Der Klassiker Goretzka provided one assist on two chances created during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dortmund.
Impact Goretzka provided his third assist of the season during Saturday's win, though even more importantly was the plethora of volume he produced on both sides of the ball. While he may not be a major fantasy option, with a brilliant attack ahead of him there is always some upside for Goretzka. Next up is a trip to Mainz as Munich wrap up yet another title-winning season.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against Augsburg Goretzka has been included in the starting XI for the match against Augsburg on Saturday.
Impact Goretzka will start Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has recovered from an eye injury.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves with eye injury Goretzka was forced off in the second half of Wednesday's match with Villarreal due to an eye injury.
Impact Goretzka was forced off late after being hit in the face in the closing stages of the match. The midfielder suffered a small cut and a black eye and his status for Saturday's match with Augsburg is currently up in the air.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lewandowski fails to score but Bayern builds Bundesliga lead
Robert Lewandowski has failed to scoreAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets on return Goretzka scored once on two shots on goal during Saturday's 4-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Goretzka finally made his way back from a knee and hip injury and in his first start since returning he made his way onto the scoresheet. Goretzka will be a staple part of the Munich midfield once more, and he should be a strong fantasy play, even as a defensive midfielder. Next up is a Wednesday trip to Villarreal in the Champions League.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern builds 7-point lead, Hertha gets 1st win in 2022
Bayern Munich has opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 win against Union BerlinMARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes bench Saturday Goretzka (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.
Impact Goretzka is healthy enough for the bench Saturday and it's a massive boost ahead of the international break. He hasn't played since early December because of the injury, but it looks like he'll be ready to start again following the break with a couple more weeks of training likely to help his fitness.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could return at the weekend Goretzka (knee) is back in training with Bayern and might be fit enough to play against Union Berlin on Saturday, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports.
Impact Goretzka has been out since early December with a few knee issues, but he's back with the team and could already be available in midfield before the upcoming international break.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Getting closer to return Goretzka (knee) is edging closer to a return in the next two weeks, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Impact Goretzka remains one-to-two weeks out with a knee injury that ha sidelined him long-term. The defensive midfielder isn't set for a particularly early return, though if he is able to return to team training in the next two weeks that could indicate a return to the first team. With a lengthy absence it's likely that it would take a full week or more of training to return to fitness.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in individual training Goretzka (knee) remained in individual training Tuesday ahead of a Saturday clash with Leverkusen, Bayern announced.
Impact Goretzka remained in individual training as he works his way back from knee and hip issues. The defensive midfielder doesn't seem any closer to returning and should still be targeting an April return. Goretzka's situation is still very nebulous due to the various complications he's had with his knee issue.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Training again Goretzka (knee) returned to training Monday, well ahead of schedule, Bayern announced.
Impact Goretzka has been recovering remarkably quickly from a plethora of knee and hip injures. That said it's unclear if he's actually nearing a return, Bayern has repeatedly said that surgery may be on the table still for the defensive midfielder. If he can avoid any aggravation or pain, there is every chance Goretzka could be back before the originally assigned return date in April.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Training with the ball Goretzka (knee) is training with the ball individually, though is still facing a long-term absence, according to BILD Bayern.
Impact Goretzka is training with the ball individually, though it's unlikely to accelerate his return to the starting XI. At the moment the timeline still looks like an early April return is most likely. Joshua Kimmich will continue to be the first choice in defensive midfield, though it's uncertain who will partner him.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
