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First Bundesliga assist Goretzka assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Goretzka was on the sideline with a knee and hip injury after missing pre-season but ever since returning to the starting XI he's been an excellent option. With three goals and four assists in just seven starts in all competition it appears Goretzka hasn't missed a beat in defensive midfield alongside Kimmich. While he still has next to no role on set-pieces Goretzka's creativity and the brilliant attackers in front of him make him a strong play.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores brace against Plzen Goretzka scored two goals and recorded an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League victory against Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Goretzka set up Sadio Mane's opener Wednesday before netting a brace to effectively put the result out of sight in the first half. He now has three goals and three assists across his last three games in all competitions, and he looks like he's fitting perfectly into Julian Nagelsmann's fluid attack now that he's fully recovered from a knee injury.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal Goretzka scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Goretzka has been on fire coming out of the international break. The defensive midfielder has three goal contributions in two starts since the international break. Few defensive midfielders have the upside of Goretzka, as a nailed-on starter in the most attractive fantasy environment in Germany Goretzka is a strong option everywhere. Goretzka is on pace for double-digit goal contributions once more as Bayern continue to score with ease.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Snags two assists Goretzka registered two assists, two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created against Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.

Impact Despite filling a more defensive role, Goretzka still managed to push the attack from the midfield, earning his first assists of the season. Over the last five matches, Goretzka has split the starts with Marcel Sabitzer and will likely continue to rotate this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovers from COVID-19 Goretzka (COVID-19) made a full return to training Tuesday and is expected to play Friday against Leverkusen, according to Kerry Hau.

Impact Goretzka made a full return to team training Tuesday and is expected to be in the starting XI on Friday. Goretzka forms a deadly midfield duo with Joshua Kimmich and despite a run of poor form Munich are still the favorites heading into any match in the Bundesliga, making Goretzka a high-upside defensive midfield option.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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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