YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO NEWS

Difference-maker in relief Moukoko scored one goal on four shots (two on target) during Saturday's 1-0 victory over FC Schalke 04.

Impact Moukoko appeared as a substitute Saturday and ended up being the difference-maker in this fixture. He relieved Anthony Modeste in the 64th minute to provide his squad with a fresh set of legs and nodded home the game-winner just 15 minutes later. The goal was assisted by a well-placed Marius Wolf cross. The Dortmund product now has two goals and one assist in six league matches (one start).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rose's revenge as Leipzig beats Dortmund, Bayern held again

Leipzig’s new coach Marco Rose has overseen a 3-0 rout of his former club Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich has been held to third successive draw in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern and Dortmund already setting the pace in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich has made such an impressive start to the season that few if any expect Borussia Dortmund or any other challenger to be able to keep up

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teenagers rescue Dortmund with late 3-1 win in Freiburg

Two teenagers have helped Borussia Dortmund come from behind with late goals to beat host Freiburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goal, assist in win Moukoko scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Moukoko came off the bench for the final 20 minutes and scored, as well as providing an assist. Despite being just barely 17 years old Moukoko is one of the most impressive forward prospects in the world and it's becoming harder and harder to keep him off the pitch. Even in limited playing time Moukoko looks electric, though he's a risky fantasy play until he finds himself starting more often.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could lose playing time Moukoko could lose playing time with the arrival of new signing Anthony Modeste from Koln.

Impact Moukoko was the starter for the first match of the campaign but would likely fall out of the starting XI with the arrival of Anthony Modeste. Moukoko is still one of the most exciting prospects in Europe and has shown some production despite limited opportunity in recent seasons.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller to undergo chemotherapy

Borussia Dortmund says striker Sébastien Haller needs chemotherapy treatment because his testicular tumor was found to be malignant

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New-look Dortmund starts season with 3-0 win at 1860 Munich

Borussia Dortmund has started the new season with a 3-0 win at third-division team 1860 in the first round of the German Cup

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund striker Haller has operation after tumor found

Borussia Dortmund says striker Sébastien Haller has undergone a successful operation on a testicular tumor and will be out for at least “a couple of months.”

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores off bench Moukoko scored once on one shot off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hertha.

Impact Moukoko scored his second goal of the campaign on his 16th appearance Saturday. That makes his goal-scoring return sound worse than it is, Moukoko often plays less than five minutes per match and only played 210 across the campaign. The striker is one to watch for the future but is unlikely to break into the Dortmund first team in the immediate future.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Moukoko (hamstring) will be an option off the bench against Stuttgart on Friday.

Impact Moukoko has made just one start in 14 appearances this year, so this exclusion from the starting XI should come as a surprise. Without a clear path to the pitch, the forward figures to remain a low-end fantasy target for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland questionable for Dortmund after injury with Norway

Borussia Dortmund faces an anxious wait to see if top scorer Erling Haaland will be fit to face Leipzig on Saturday after the Norway forward returned from international duty with a...

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern Munich faces Leverkusen seeking a new spark

Bayern Munich needs a spark to reignite its Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riled Lewandowski stirs Bayern comeback to beat Fürth 4-1

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat bottom side Greuther Fürth 4-1 in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets off bench Moukoko scored once on one shot during Sunday's 6-0 rout of Gladbach.

Impact Moukoko came off the bench and got in on the scoring fun Sunday. The young hyper-talented striker looked solid off the bench and could see more playing time the longer that Erling Haaland is sidelined. Moukoko will likely be back on the bench against Augsburg next time out.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

St. Pauli knocks defending champ Dortmund out of German Cup

Second-division leader St. Pauli has knocked defending champion Borussia Dortmund out of the German Cup with a 2-1 win in their third-round game

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be available against Freiburg Moukoko (undisclosed) is "ready to go" ahead of Friday's clash against SC Freibrug, Dortmund manager Marco Rose said Thursday.

Impact Moukoko has been plagued with injuries the last few months, missing all of October with a muscle strain before contracting an eye infection in early November and then another muscle injury in December, and he's been limited to just 19 minutes of playing time with the senior team since his last start in September. But he seems to have finally recovered and should be available for selection on Friday.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out until 2022 with injury Moukoko suffered a muscle injury while playing with the Dortmund reserve team on Saturday and is likely out for the rest of the year, according to German sports magazine Kicker.

Impact Moukoko has been out since September with a multiple different injuries, and he has now picked up another one that it seems will rule the 17-year-old out until at least January.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Participated in training Moukoko (eye) was a full participant in training, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Moukoko was fully available in training and could be an option at the weekend. Though with Erling Haaland shockingly available in the traveling squad it seems the top choice is back in the team, and the rest of the forwards, Moukoko included, will be fighting for scrap time.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with eye infection Moukoko left the German U21 camp because of an eye infection.

Impact Moukoko finally got some minutes this past weekend after recovering from a muscle injury and now he has another issue. The youngster will hope to get more minutes in the coming month, as Erling Haaland isn't expected back until the New Year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen brings on 16-year-olds to earn 1-1 draw at Hertha

Bayer Leverkusen brought on two 16-year-olds and came from behind with a last-minute goal from Robert Andrich to snatch a 1-1 draw at Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts on bench Moukoko will start the match against FC Koln on a bench on Saturday.

Impact Moukoko will start Saturday's fixture on the bench. The forward has recently recovered from a strain.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Moukoko (strain) is set to return Saturday against Koln, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Moukoko is expected to make his return Saturday after dealing with a muscular injury for over a month. The forward will look to rejoin the starting XI, especially with the incredible amount of injuries currently overwhelming Dortmund.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Moukoko (strain) should return Saturday against Koln, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Moukoko should be able to make an impact Saturday a good sign as Dortmund look to fill the void left by Erling Haaland. The forward could be in line for a start, though he is likely behind Donyell Malen on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses internationals with injury Moukoko left the Germany U21 national team on Wednesday and returned to Dortmund to recover from a muscle injury.

Impact Moukoko will have about a week and a half to recover from his injury before Dortmund plays Mainz on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE