LEON GORETZKA NEWS

MATCHDAY: Bayern and Liverpool in Champions League action

There are two more first-leg matches in the Champions League round of 16 and Austrian champion Salzburg could be in for a furious reaction from Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga lead...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers setback Goretzka (knee) is expected to be out of action until March after suffering a setback in his recovery, David Verhoff of Bild reports.

Impact Goretzka had started running on the training pitch back in mid-January but it appears things haven't gone as planned with his recovery. At this point, it's possible the midfielder misses the remainder of the season given the lingering nature of his knee problem.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to running Goretzka (knee) began running with the ball during Thursday's training session.

Impact Goretzka remains a long-term absence after hip issues turned into a recurring knee injury that saw the midfielder seek specialist treatment. While his return is somewhat indefinite with his recurring knee issues, he will hope to return after the international break.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against FC Koln Goretzka has been ruled out of the match against FC Koln on Saturday.

Impact Goretzka will not feature in Saturday's fixture. The star midfielder has not been able to recover from a hip injury.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Virus-hit Bayern Munich returns with 2-1 loss to Gladbach

Bayern Munich has lost at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 as the Bundesliga resumed despite coronavirus-induced absences

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sidelined Friday Goretzka (hip) will miss out versus Gladbach on Friday.

Impact The fact that Goretzka is still on the shelf even after the holiday break should be a red flag for fantasy players. The midfielder hasn't played since Dec. 4 versus Dortmund and appears no closer to returning to action. For now, Goretzka should probably be considered out indefinitely.

JANUARY 7, 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

Out with hip injury Goretzka (hip) is out for Friday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Goretzka has continued to trend the wrong direction as he went from close to returning based on pain, to out during training. The midfielder will likely be replaced by Jamal Musiala on Friday, and will look to reclaim his spot after the winter break.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: PL leader City, Bundesliga frontrunner Bayern play

Pep Guardiola is expecting another difficult game against a Leeds side that took four points off Manchester City last season

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travel-status dependent on pain Goretzka (hip) could play Tuesday depending on the pain he is feeling in his hip, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Goretzka's status for Tuesday purely depends on the pain he feels in his hip. Against a scuffling Stuttgart side it's unlikely that he would be rushed back if he isn't able to play fully Tuesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool faces Villa; Lewandowski eyes record

Steven Gerrard will get a warm welcome at Anfield when he returns as Aston Villa manager but Liverpool has a chance to claim the English Premier League lead with a victory

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing out Saturday Goretzka (hip) will be out Saturday against Mainz with a patellar tendon issue, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Goretzka will miss Saturday's as he continues to recover from an issue he picked up against Dortmund. The defensive midfielder has played a major role in the team lately, but offers limited fantasy value due to his role in the team. He will look to return Saturday against Stuttgart.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Barcelona Goretzka will not play Wednesday after ending training early Tuesday, according to manager Julien Nagelsmann.

Impact It's likely Goertzka's absence is related to his ongoing hip issue, which has resulted in less playing time the last couple matches. Bayern don't have a ton of options Wednesday with Joshua Kimmich out, and it's expected Corentin Tolisso and Marc Roca will man the midfield against Barcelona.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in starting XI Goretkza (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Goretzka stays in the XI Saturday despite dealing with a hip issue. He's started each of the last five matches and while he's in play to be subbed off early, he's fought through injuries before and always seems to get a shot or two every match despite his midfield role.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL's top 3 playing; Dortmund-Bayern in Bundesliga

The English Premier League's top three are in action, with only two points separating them

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with hip issue Goretzka missed training on Wednesday, and was only able to complete about 30 minutes on Thursday while dealing with a hip injury, according to SB Nation, putting his status for Sa...

Impact Goretzka was subbed out of last weekend's victory against Arminia Bielefeld after picking up his injury, and he will be questionable to be able to play on Saturday. With Joshua Kimmich (illness) and Marcel Sabitzer (calf) both out, Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann might send out Corentin Tolisso and Jamal Musiala in midfield against Dortmund.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern's Kimmich, Choupo-Moting positive for coronavirus

Bayern Munich says players Joshua Kimmich and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have tested positive for the coronavirus

NOVEMBER 24, 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

Starting Friday Goretzka (neck) will feature in the starting XI against FC Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Goretzka picked up his neck injury while on international duty but appears to be no worse for the wear. The midfielder figures to take on a more defensive role alongside Marcel Sabitzer (undisclosed), though he has racked up two goals on 22 shots (seven on target) and two assists in his last seven contests despite playing further back in the formation.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fully healthy Goretzka (neck) is fully healthy and has no problems according, to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Goretzka is fully healthy and available for Friday's match with Augsburg. The midfielder should be able to play the entire match Friday, and should slot straight back into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Goretzka to miss Germany game after blow to head

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka has been ruled out of the next World Cup qualifying game against Armenia after being struck in the face by an opponent’s foot against Liechtenstein

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to club after kick to neck Goretzka will not take part in Germany's match Sunday after receiving a kick to the head and neck area in the prior contest.

Impact Goretzka seems to be fine, but he'll return to Bayern as more of a precaution unless they are hiding something. He has more than a week to fully recover from the kick and should be ready to make the XI in next Friday's trip to Augsburg, assuming he can get some training sessions in.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain profits from Sweden's slip, Portugal draws in Ireland

Spain has beaten Greece 1-0 to overtake Sweden in their World Cup qualifying group

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski scores in Bayern win for 60th goal of 2021

Robert Lewandowski has scored his 60th goal of the year as leader Bayern Munich won 2-1 against previously unbeaten Freiburg in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Goretzka scored once on four shots (one on goal), as well as creating three chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Goretzka scored his second goal of the season during Saturday's win, as he put together a solid showing from defensive midfield. While he isn't a top fantasy option Goretzka plays in one of the best teams in Europe, and is a sneaky play as a midfielder.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE