LEON GORETZKA NEWS

Returns to starting XI Goretzka (illness) was a starter during Wednesday's 5-0 DFB Pokal loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Goretzka started Wednesday's match, though it wasn't a good return for the defensive midfielder, as Bayern were beaten for five goals. The midfielder will likely be a starting option Saturday, away to Union Berlin.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern handed its heaviest ever Cup loss, 5-0 at Gladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach has knocked Bayern Munich out of the German Cup with a fully deserved 5-0 win in front of its ecstatic fans

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern star Joshua Kimmich at center of COVID vaccine debate

Bayern Munich soccer star Joshua Kimmich has found himself at the center of a debate in Germany over the merits of vaccination against the coronavirus

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday Goretzka (illness) will be out Saturday against Hoffenheim, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Goretzka will be out Saturday as he's still recovering from a cold. Both Goretzka and Alphonso Davies are expected back for a league cup match against Monchengladbach. If he can follow that plan Goretzka should be available Saturday, away to Union Berlin back in the Bundesliga. Marcel Sabitzer will likely slot in for Goretzka once more.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Benfica Goretzka will miss Wednesday's trip to Benfica because of a cold, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Goretzka was subbed off at the break over the weekend and that may have been the start of this cold. He hasn't missed a match this season, so Bayern will look different in the midfield with newcomer Marcel Sabitzer in line to start next to Joshua Kimmich.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern sends message to rivals with 5-1 win at Leverkusen

Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry have scored twice apiece as Bayern Munich demolished Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second assist of season Goretzka had an assist while taking two shots and creating two chances during Sunday's match with Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Goretzka set up Serge Gnabry in the 37th minute assisting the fifth Bayern goal. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder as he subbed off at halftime with the game well in hand.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Qualified Germany showing signs of recovery under Flick

Germany remains a work in progress under new coach Hansi Flick

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Goretzka scored one goal during a 2-1 loss Sunday versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Goretzka contributed to one goal during both of his last two Bundesliga appearances at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. His recent team contributions indicate that he will remain a promising fantasy option after the UEFA international break.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frankfurt beats Bayern for 1st loss under Julian Nagelsmann

Eintracht Frankfurt has beaten Bayern Munich 2-1 to inflict Bayern’s first loss since Julian Nagelsmann took over as coach this season

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ter Stegen, Ginter back in Germany squad for WCup qualifiers

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter have returned to the Germany squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski scores 2 as Bayern hammers Dynamo Kyiv 5-0

Bayern Munich has beaten Dynamo Kyiv 5-0 in the Champions League to keep up its impressive scoring run under new coach Julian Nagelsmann

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski scores again as Bayern Munich routs Bochum 7-0

Robert Lewandowski has scored yet again in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 rout of promoted Bochum in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First assist of year Goretzka had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating four chances during Saturday's 7-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Goretzka set up Joshua Kimmich's second goal of the match in the 65th minute. The assist was the first of the year for the midfielder as he finished with the second highest amount of chances created and tackles on the team.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension Goretzka agreed to terms on a contract extension with Bayern Munich through 2026.

Impact Goretzka has appeared in 118 matches for the club across all competitions in which he recorded 25 goals and 26 assists. The defensive midfielder has featured in all five contests this season and has registered 14 shots (three on target), 11 tackles (11 won) and nine interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goretzka ends transfer speculation as he signs new Bayern Munich contract until 2026 ' Goal.com Leon Goretzka has ended speculation linking him with a transfer away from Bayern Munich by signing a new contract at Allianz Arena until 2026

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Wins three tackles against Barca Goretzka won three-of-three tackles and put two shots on target during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Goretzka had one of his best all-around performances of the season as he also helped to keep a clean sheet. As the defensive foil to Joshua Kimmich at the base of the midfield, Goretzka doesn't have tremendous value but he's a reliable option when needed.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Germany clicks in Flick's 2nd game to thrash Armenia 6-0

Germany clicked in coach Hansi Flick’s second game in charge to beat Armenia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier and take top spot in its group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three new faces for Germany in Hansi Flick's 1st squad

Germany coach Hansi Flick has made three new call-ups and recalled five players including Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Saturday Goretzka (undisclosed) is in contention for Saturday's matchup with Hertha Berlin.

Impact Goretzka started the club's first two Bundesliga matches of the year before sitting out a mid-week DFL-Pokal contest. The midfielder figures to maintain his spot in the starting XI versus Hertha and should continue featuring in a defensive midfield role.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern romps to 12-0 win over 5th-tier team in German Cup

Bayern Munich’s reserves routed fifth-tier side Bremer SV 12-0 in their rescheduled German Cup game Wednesday to ease into the second round

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Pokal contest Goretzka will not travel for Wednesday's DFB-Pokal matchup with Bremer SV due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Goretzka came off the pitch in the 66th minute of Sunday's matchup with FC Koln, which could indicate when he picked up his knock. If the midfielder's injury carries over against Hertha Berlin on Saturday, it could open the door for Jamal Musiala to break into the starting XI for the first time this season.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goretzka agrees new Bayern Munich contract to end Man Utd transfer talk ' Goal.com Leon Goretzka has agreed a new contract with Bayern Munich, Goal and Spox can confirm, with the Germany international set to bring unwelcome exit talk at the Allianz Arena to a clo...

AUGUST 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Bayern Munich cannot keep Kimmich and Goretzka 'at any cost' — club chief Hainer Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has said the club cannot keep Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka “at any cost”.Goretzka, 26, is in the...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nagelsmann 'confident' Goretzka will extend Bayern Munich contract amid Manchester United transfer rumours ' Goal.com Julian Nagelsmann is "confident" Leon Goretzka will extend his contract at Bayern Munich amid rumours linking him with a transfer to Manchester United

AUGUST 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM