JULIAN BRANDT NEWS

Available for Saturday Brandt (strain) is an option for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Niko Kovac, per Patrick Berger of Sky Sports. "He is an alternative, but we have to see ho...

Impact Brandt looks to be an option again after missing last match with a muscle issue, as he was back in training this week. However, it does appear he will serve in a limited role due to his struggles, with the club not wanting to risk the midfielder's health immediately after his return. That said, it doesn't appear he will see the start immediately, with Giovanni Reyba or Carney Chukwuemeka as possible replacements.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle strain Brandt is not in the squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Brandt misses out on short notice after picking up the injury in the buildup to the match. Giovanni Reyna starts in Brandt's absence.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses Wednesday Brandt registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Sporting CP.

Impact Brandt recorded five crosses for the third time in the UCL this season, however he failed to record an accurate cross. He also failed to put a shot on target -- he has just one in nine UCL matches this season -- and added one chance created. He was subbed off in the 69th minute for Giovanni Reyna.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Brandt took four shots (one on target) and logged five crosses in Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 loss to VfL Bochum Saturday.

Impact The midfielder was able to create two chances but largely struggled in the loss. Brandt, and Dortmund, should rebound in Champions League play against Sporting CP Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists Brandt assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Sporting CP.

Impact As of late, Brandt has been an assist machine in Champions League action. Across the midfielder's last three Champions League starts, he logged four assists, which account for 80 percent of his assists this UCL season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Saturday Brandt scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Brandt netted the consolation with a brilliant curler in the 81st minute assisted by Pascal Gross. Brandt also made an interception. He has accumulated seven goal contributions in the last 11 games across all competitions.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Another assist but in UCL action Brandt assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Brandt has created multiple chances in four Champions League games this season. In all but one of the four games, he logged an assist each time, giving him three assists this season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Werder Bremen Brandt assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Brandt created Sehrou Guirassy's opener in the 28th minute with his seventh assist in the campaign. The midfielder also matched his season-high with three tackles to lead Dortmund in the stat.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Main creator for Dortmund Brandt crossed eight times (one accurate) and created four chances during Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Holstein Kiel.

Impact Brandt was held off the scoresheet, but led Dortmund in both crosses and chances created during the upset loss. The attacker has combined for two goal involvements, nine chances created and 16 crosses over his last three matches.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Brandt took an off target shot, crossed six times (two accurate) and created two chances during Friday's 3-2 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Brandt was held off the scoresheet despite leading Dortmund in both crosses and chances created in the match. The midfielder has two goal involvements while combining for four shots, five chances created and eight crosses in his two matches since returning from a muscle strain.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in return Brandt scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Brandt made his return to the lineup after missing the last four matches with injury. He picked up from where he left off, recording two goals with four assists in 12 Bundesliga games, entering the winter break recording 28 chances, 32 crosses (four accurate) and 10 tackles (four won).

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in the squad Brandt (strain) is back in the squad ahead of Sunday's game against Wolfsburg, coach Nuri Sahin confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Brandt missed four games with Dortmund but has now returned to the squad. During his absence, Marcel Sabitzer filled in as an attacking midfielder. Brandt may return to the starting XI immediately.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training Thursday Brandt (strain) returned to training ahead of Sunday's trip to Wolfsburg.

Impact Brandt got back in training ahead of Sunday's match with Wolfsburg. The attacking midfielder was a game-time call against Hoffenheim, and is now back fit. Brandt could be fit enough for a spot straight back in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Brandt (strain) is questionable for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim, according to manager Nuri Sahin. "We still have to wait and see about Julian."

Impact Brandt is battling his fitness once again, as he will be a late call for Sunday's contest due to his strain. He has already missed three matches due to the issues, so he will hope to return soon. That said, he has started in all 16 of his appearances while notching six goal contributions this season, so we will be hopeful to see the start immediately once fit.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Barcelona game Brandt (strain) remains out for Wednesday's game against Barcelona, coach Nuri Sahin said in the press conference.

Impact Brandt will miss this week's UCL game due to a lack of full recovery from his injury. The midfielder has registered five assists in 16 appearances across all competitions this season. Dortmund will miss his contributions on set pieces against Barcelona. Marcel Sabitzer is likely to replace him.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training again Brandt (strain) is training again and is questionable for Saturday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Nuri Sahin. "Julian is training again."

Impact Brandt looks likely for a return after only around a week out, with the attacker training again, leaving his availability for Saturday in a decent spot, He will likely still face a fitness test ahead of the match, with the club hoping he passes. He is a regular starter, so he will hope to see the start immediately in his return to action.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Awaiting diagnosis Brandt is still undergoing tests that will likely keep him out of Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, per manager Nuri Sahin. "We are waiting for a diagnosis for Julian Brandt"...

Impact Brandt is still undergoing tests to find out the severity of his injury, which will keep him out of the Klassiker on Saturday. He was forced off at halftime against Dinamo Zagreb with a muscular injury. This will give Pascal Gross a chance to get the start in the midfield, alongside Marcel Sabitzer.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Wednesday Brandt came off with an injury at halftime during Wednesday's clash with Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Brandt was struggling before halftime and in the end he didn't come back out for the second half. The attacking midfielder would be a tough loss if ruled out for any significant portion of time. Marcel Sabitzer could see more minutes in attacking midfield with Brandt out.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of the season in win Brandt scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Brandt scored for the first time this season and contributed his first goal in seven games, putting his side up 3-0 in the 66th minute of the game. He also created four chances, which was his most in the last six games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in loss Brandt had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to FC Augsburg.

Impact Brandt recorded five crosses Saturday, his second-most in a match this season. He also won one tackle and made one clearance as he played the full 90 minutes for the second time this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Brandt took three shots (two on goal), crossed four times (one accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Brandt was held off the scoresheet, but created a team-high four chances during Friday's win. The match broke a streak of three straight games with an assist across all competitions as Brandt has combined for five shots, 11 crosses and 11 chances created over his last three Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues assist streak Brandt had an assist while crossing twice inaccurately and creating four chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Brandt set up Julian Ryerson in the 62nd minute assisting Dortmund's lone goal while leading the team with four chances created. Brandt is in excellent creative form at the moment with assists in three straight matches across all competitions to go along with nine chances created.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Celtic Brandt assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Tuesday's 7-1 victory against Celtic.

Impact Brandt created Karim Adeyemi's first goal in the 11th minute with his third assist in the campaign. The midfielder had a pretty quiet outing stat-wise after that, despite Dortmund scoring seven goals in the match. Even though he started in all seven games so far, he played the full 90 minutes just once.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in victory Brandt assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 4-2 victory over Bochum.

Impact Brandt registered his second assist in the last three league matches and tallied two shots for a second consecutive outing. He also racked up a season-high three chances created and maintained his streak of completing more than 20 passes in each league appearance on the year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in win Brandt assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 4-2 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Brandt set up Dortmund's second goal with a perfect through ball that allowed Karim Adeyemi to finish the sequence from close range. Brandt is expected to be one of Dortmund's most reliable creative forces this season regardless of the role he has on the pitch. This was his first assist of the campaign, but given he's already up to five shots, four chances and nine crosses in three assists, the goal contributions should eventually come more regularly for him.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE