DAYOT UPAMECANO NEWS

Left out Saturday Upamecano (rest) is not available for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli since he was left out to rest due to load management, the club announced.

Impact Upamecano is dealing with load management and was rested for Saturdays clash against St. Pauli. The center back has started all games except two this season and needed a break in a matchup that should be easy for the Bavarians. The Frenchman is replaced by Kim Min-Jae on Saturday, and the South Korean should get more playing time if Upamecano needs additional rest in the coming weeks.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich out to make amends in Bundesliga and sure to set another record

Bayern Munich’s first defeat of the season couldn’t have come at a worse time for St. Pauli

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Nets goal in victory Upamecano scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 6-2 win versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Upamecano converted his opportunity resulting from a corner kick to give Bayern Munich a 3-2 lead in what would become a 6-2 home victory over SC Freiburg. In addition to scoring his first goal of the season, the central defender contributed one interception and six clearances to the defensive effort across his 77 minutes of play. Upamecano's six clearances matched a season-high for a single appearance.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern's teen star Lennart Karl leads comeback 6-2 win over Freiburg in Bundesliga

Lennart Karl has starred for Bayern Munich in a 6-2 comeback win over Freiburg

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Michael Olise, you superstar! Bayern Munich ace scores brace and provides three assists while Harry Kane continues incredible scoring record as Vincent Kompany's side hit sorry Freiburg for six

Michael Olise stole the show with a brace and three assists while Harry Kane continued his incredible scoring record as Vincent Kompany's me...

NOVEMBER 22 • goal

Bayern go for Marc Guehi? Chief Max Eberl sends out strong message on talk of move for Crystal Palace star

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has seemingly confirmed that the club will pursue a move for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi as...

OCTOBER 25 • goal

Bayern Munich told they 'must' sign Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck as Dayot Upamecano replacement

Bayern Munich have been told it would be a "must" to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck if contract talks with Dayot Upameca...

OCTOBER 17 • goal

'A better defender than me' - Nico Schlotterbeck hails partnership with Jonathan Tah as Borussia Dortmund & Bayern Munich stars shine for Julian Nagelsmann

Nico Schlotterbeck has hailed his German national team-mate and fellow centre-back Jonathan Tah as a "better defender" than him and explaine...

OCTOBER 15 • goal

Lothar Matthaus nominates Bundesliga star as ideal Bayern Munich signing | Sporting News Lothar Matthaus urges Bayern Munich to sign Bundesliga star next summer if Dayot Upamecano decides to leave.

OCTOBER 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Harry Kane really wants the Ballon d'Or! Bayern Munich tear apart Champions League newcomers Pafos as Nicolas Jackson scores first goals since Chelsea loan

Harry Kane increased his goals tally to 17 in the 2025-26 campaign with a brace, while Michael Olise starred with two assists as Bayern Muni...

SEPTEMBER 30 • goal

Plays 30 minutes Upamecano (knee) has featured for half-an-hour in Sunday's 10-0 victory over Auckland City FC in the Club World Cup, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Upamecano was sidelined since mid-March with a knee injury he suffered during international duty with France but he has fully recovered and could return to the pitch Sunday to participate in the heavy victory against Auckland. He will gradually build his fitness back and likely reclaim his starting role once fully fit since Bayern has big ambitions for that Cup.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Club World Cup Blowout! Bayern Munich Wins 10-0 Over Auckland City

Bayern Munich romped to a 10-0 victory over Auckland City in its Club World Cup opener as Jamal Musiala had a hat trick in a 17-minute span.

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Germany reassesses World Cup prospects after being taught lessons by France and Portugal

Two defeats and last place in a mini-tournament it expected to win have dealt Germany a cold dose of reality ahead of the 2026 World Cup

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Spotted in team training Upamecano (knee) was spotted back in team training on Thursday, the club posted.

Impact Upamecano is progressing well in his recovery from his long term knee injury since he was spotted in team training on Thursday. That said, this is good news for the Bavarians as it suggests he is in a good position to be available for the first group stage game of the Club World Cup against Auckland City FC on June 15. If he is not fit enough for the first game, Josip Stanisic is expected to start in his place until he returns.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich signs defender Jonathan Tah from Bundesliga rival Leverkusen

Bayern Munich has strengthened its defense ahead of the Club World Cup by signing Germany center back Jonathan Tah from its Bundesliga rival Bayer Leverkusen

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Leverkusen star Wirtz turns down Bayern in favor of Liverpool switch

Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has seemingly turned down Bayern Munich in favor of a switch to Premier League champion Liverpool

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Likely back for Club World Cup Upamecano (knee) was spotted back in training on Thursday doing light running as part of his rehabilitation process, suggesting he is unlikely to return this season and is instead...

Impact Upamecano has experienced a slowdown in his rehabilitation process in recent weeks. He was seen doing light running on Thursday despite appearing much closer to a return a few weeks ago from the knee injury he sustained while on international duty with France. He will likely target a return to full fitness for the Club World Cup in mid-June. Until then, Eric Dier has seen increased playing time in central defense.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Likely back for Club World Cup Upamecano (knee) was spotted back in training on Thursday doing light running as part of his rehabilitation process, suggesting he is unlikely to return this season and is instead...

Impact Upamecano has experienced a slowdown in his rehabilitation process in recent weeks. He was seen doing light running on Thursday despite appearing much closer to a return a few weeks ago from the knee injury he sustained while on international duty with France. He will likely target a return to full fitness for the Club World Cup in mid-June. Until then, Eric Dier has seen increased playing time in central defense.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kane and Kompany: How Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich has wrapped up the Bundesliga title and successfully rebounded from its first trophyless season since 2012

MAY 4 • Associated Press

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.

APRIL 21 • 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