DAYOT UPAMECANO NEWS

Training with ball Monday Upamecano (knee) was spotted training with the ball on Monday, the club announced.

Impact Upamecano was spotted running and training with the ball on Monday while his teammates are on day off. He is nearing a return from his knee injury and could resume team training soon. Until he fully comes back fit, Eric Dier has been replacing him in the central defense.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga Preview: What to watch in German soccer this weekend

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are trying to bounce back from bruising losses in the Champions League quarterfinals when Bundesliga action resumes

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spotted running Wednesday Upamecano (knee) was spotted running for the first time since his injury on Wednesday morning, the club posted.

Impact Upamecano was spotted wearing running shoes and running around the training pitch Wednesday morning for the first time since his knee injury. He is recovering well after suffering the issue while on duty with the French squad last month. He could return before the end of the month or in early May if everything goes as planned. Until then, Eric Dier continues to start in central defense in his place.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen is seeking to keep the Bundesliga title fight going after its shock cup exit

After one of Germany’s all-time greatest cup shocks, Bayer Leverkusen needs to dust itself off and try to keep the fight for the Bundesliga title going

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern Munich's Hiroki Itō suffers recurrence of foot injury in another blow for team's defense

Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Itō is out indefinitely with another serious foot injury, adding to the team’s defensive woes ahead of its Champions League quarterfinal against Inter...

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern restores 6-point Bundesliga lead but far from impressive in win over St. Pauli

Leroy Sané has scored twice and Harry Kane has added to his Bundesliga-best tally as Bayern Munich restored its six-point lead by beating St. Pauli 3-2

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern Munich threatens Canadian soccer federation with legal action over Davies' injury

Bayern Munich is considering legal action against the Canadian soccer federation following Alphonso Davies’ serious knee injury in a match of little importance

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canada's Alphonso Davies tears ACL, agent says he was 'pressured' to play vs. USA

Alphonso Davies suffered a torn ACL while playing in the Concacaf Nations League for Canada, and now his agent is criticizing Canada Soccer...

MARCH 26

Out for several weeks Upamecano was diagnosed with loose joints in his left knee, meaning he will be unavailable for several weeks, the club announced.

Impact Upamecano suffered a knee injury while on international duty with France and will be sidelined for several weeks. This is a big blow for Bayern since the Frenchman has been essential in defense this season. Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, and Hiroki Ito will likely see increased playing time in the backline in the coming weeks.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Spain and France need penalty shootouts to join Germany and Portugal in Nations League semifinals

Defending champion Spain and France have needed penalty shootouts to reach the Nations League semifinals and join Germany and Portugal

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Standout defensive performance Upamecano registered two tackles (one won) and 11 clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Upamecano was a dominant force Tuesday in the Bayern Munich backline, leading the team's clean sheet effort with 11 clearances as they secured their place in the Champions League quarterfinals by virtue of a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. For good measure, the central defender also recorded one block. Upamecano has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Bayern Munich's most recent four Champions League fixtures.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rested Saturday Upamecano is not with the team to face Bochum on Saturday due to rest, according to his club.

Impact Upamecano is not an option for the club's league match this weekend, as he will take a break to rest. He should be back to face Leverkusen in UCL action on Tuesday, with this likely to preserve him for that contest.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Friday Upamecano (back) is on the bench for Friday's game against Stuttgart.

Impact As expected, Upamecano is back in the squad, although he'll have to wait for his chance to play off the bench. Eric Dier and Kim Min-Jae will start at center-back in this one.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Stuttgart Upamecano (back) was back in training the last two days and will be fit and available for Friday's clash against Stuttgart, according to BILD.

Impact Upamecano was ruled out of Sunday's match due to a late back injury but has returned to training this week and should be available for Friday's clash against Stuttgart. He could go straight back into the starting lineup in central defense.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle injury Upamecano is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Frankfurt due to muscular issues.

Impact Upamecano misses out on short notice after suffering the injury in the buildup to the match. Eric Dier replaces him in Sunday's XI.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Upamecano (strain) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Slovan.

Impact Upamecano has returned from his slight injury after missing out Saturday, with the defender finding a spot on the bench. He will hope to see some starting time in their next match after testing his legs against Slovan, starting in all 23 of his appearances.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday with injury Upamecano missed Saturday's 2-1 over Freiburg due to a muscle problem, according to sporting director Christoph Freund. "He has a slight muscular problem, nothing major. It is pure...

Impact Upamecano was not an option as Bayern took the field Saturday, with the defender ruled out just ahead of game time due to injury. However, the injury doesn't appear to be major, with it being a precaution after playing three games in seven days. That said, he will likely be questionable for Wednesday's match against Solvan Bratislava.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Serves ban Upamecano is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Upamecano is no longer suspended, serving his one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation Saturday. He is now fit for action, likely to see the start immediately and continue in that role, as he has started in all 20 of his appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sees fifth yellow Upamecano is set for a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Upamecano saw his fifth yellow card of the season, leading to a one-match ban. He will miss the Jan. 11 match against Gladbach, with a return set for Jan. 15 against Hoffenheim. This will force a change, with Eric Dier as a likely replacement.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rare goal Upamecano scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Upamecano opened up the scoring Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 18th minute off of a corner. This is a semi-rare goal for the defender, with it only his second of the season. He was also decent in the defense, notching one clearance, one tackle won and two interceptions.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sure-footed defensive performance Upamecano generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Upamecano led the Bayern Munich backline by example Saturday as they kept a clean sheet in a decisive 3-0 victory over Union Berlin. The veteran defender made one tackle (one won), two clearances and led the team with five clearances. Over his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions, Upamecano has scored once, made 18 clearances and contributed to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Upamecano (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Upamecano suffered a bruised thigh that sidelined him in the DFB Pokal, but he was deemed fit back in Bundesliga action. The center-back is a consistent part of the backline, and has excellent clean sheet upside in any match.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers bruised thigh Upamecano suffered a bruised thigh, according to his club.

Impact Upamecano is heading to the sidelines, having missed Wednesday's DFB Pokal match due to a thigh injury. This will leave him out for a little bit, hopefully being fit for one of the club's two matches left before the international break. However, they may choose to be cautious and rest him until after the break, with Eric Dier as his likely replacement.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Dayot Upamecano out of France squad against Israel and Belgium

France defender Dayot Upamecano has been ruled out of the upcoming Nations League games against Israel and Belgium because of a right thigh injury

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers injury Sunday Upamecano picked up a thigh injury in Sunday's 3-3 draw to Frankfurt, according to his club.

Impact Upamecano has picked up a thigh injury, having felt discomfort after Sunday's draw. He didn't travel to France to train with his national team, instead being left behind in Munich to undergo testing. Not much more is known at the moment but the club will hope for minor issues, as he has yet to miss a start this season and could be fit following the break if the injury is deemed insignificant.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE