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Rested in friendly Goretzka (strain) was not involved in Friday's club friendly draw with RB Salzburg due to load management, Bayern announced before the game.

Impact Goretzka missed the first month of the season with a knee injury, but he's started in 14 of a possible 18 matches in the Bundesliga, Champions League and World Cup for Germany since Sept. 10. He was rested against Salzburg in Friday's friendly as he's coming off a reported muscular strain he suffered in the final group stage game of the World Cup, but he will hope to be fully fit and available to resume league play with Bayern next week.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off at half time Goretzka came off at halftime with reported muscular issues during Thursday's clash with Costa Rica.

Impact Goretzka trained alone earlier in the week due to an undisclosed issue and was unable to come out for the second half. Lukas Klostermann replace him, moving Joshua Kimmich back to central midfield. Gortezka would hope to return if Germany are able to qualify for the knockout stage.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Costa Rica Goretzka (undisclosed) was named to the starting XI against Costa Rica on Thursday.

Impact Despite being limited in training, Goretzka will maintain his spot in the starting XI after having featured versus Spain. In that contest, the defensive midfielder recorded five tackles (three won) and one shot (off target) in addition to picking up a yellow card.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Goretzka (undisclosed) is expected to feature in Thursday's match against Costa Rica, according to manager Hansi Flick.

Impact Goretzka had missed Tuesday's training session but likely just needed more time in recovery after playing the full 90 Sunday against Spain. He'll now figure to make the lineup once again for the group finale with qualification on the line.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains alone Tuesday Goretzka trained on his own during Tuesday's session, according to his federation ahead of Thursday's match against Costa Rica.

Impact Goretzka completed the full 90 against Spain on Sunday so could just need time to recover though it's still worth making sure he's ready to play. Ilkay Gundogan would drop deeper into the midfield if Goretzka isn't fit enough to start.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five tackles in draw Goretzka made five tackles (three won) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Spain.

Impact Goretzka hasn't contributed at the same rate offensively as he does at Bayern Munich, with a notable contribution of letting Sergio Busquets run into him during Sunday's game. Now that he's on the verge of a suspension, Goretzka will have to be careful in the coming games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Germany taking Moukoko, 17, to World Cup; Reus misses out

Germany is taking 17-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko to the World Cup but Borussia Dortmund teammates Marco Reus and Mats Hummels have missed out

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Nets in rout Goretzka scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Goretzka scored once, his third Bundesliga goal in 10 appearances (eight starts) as he continues a strong end to the first half of the campaign. The defensive midfielder has already matched the three Bundesliga goals he totaled in the 2021/22 campaign, and is on pace to blow past a career-high of six. Goretzka remains one of the most valuable defensive midfielders in the world, in all formats.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mané's injury overshadows 6-1 win for Bayern Munich

An apparent injury for Sadio Mané ahead of the World Cup overshadowed Serge Gnabry’s hat trick in a 6-1 win for Bayern Munich over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

6 Bayern players score in Bundesliga rout of Mainz

Bayern Munich is back on top of the Bundesliga for a day at least

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Nets Saturday Goretzka scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-2 victory over FSV Mainz 05.

Impact Goretzka scored his second Bundesliga goal, and fourth goal in all competitions during Saturday's one-sided rout. The defensive midfielder continues to have unmatched upside despite his holding role, as well as an impressive floor. Goretzka missed the start of the campaign with knee and hip issues but since returning has played his way straight back into a nailed-on starting role.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Choupo-Moting emerges as Bayern's unlikely new star

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has emerged as the unlikely new star striker at Bayern Munich

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

First Bundesliga assist Goretzka assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Goretzka was on the sideline with a knee and hip injury after missing pre-season but ever since returning to the starting XI he's been an excellent option. With three goals and four assists in just seven starts in all competition it appears Goretzka hasn't missed a beat in defensive midfield alongside Kimmich. While he still has next to no role on set-pieces Goretzka's creativity and the brilliant attackers in front of him make him a strong play.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern into Champions League KO stage with 4-2 win at Plzeň

Leon Goretzka has scored twice as Bayern Munich clinched its spot in the Champions League knockout stage with a

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores brace against Plzen Goretzka scored two goals and recorded an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League victory against Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Goretzka set up Sadio Mane's opener Wednesday before netting a brace to effectively put the result out of sight in the first half. He now has three goals and three assists across his last three games in all competitions, and he looks like he's fitting perfectly into Julian Nagelsmann's fluid attack now that he's fully recovered from a knee injury.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal Goretzka scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Goretzka has been on fire coming out of the international break. The defensive midfielder has three goal contributions in two starts since the international break. Few defensive midfielders have the upside of Goretzka, as a nailed-on starter in the most attractive fantasy environment in Germany Goretzka is a strong option everywhere. Goretzka is on pace for double-digit goal contributions once more as Bayern continue to score with ease.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Modeste levels Dortmund with Bayern late in 'Klassiker'

Borussia Dortmund substitute Anthony Modeste has scored in the last minute of injury time against Bayern Munich to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga’s ‘Klassiker

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Bayern shakes off slump before 'der Klassiker' in Dortmund

Bayern Munich appears to have shaken off its customary early season slump just in time for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Snags two assists Goretzka registered two assists, two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created against Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.

Impact Despite filling a more defensive role, Goretzka still managed to push the attack from the midfield, earning his first assists of the season. Over the last five matches, Goretzka has split the starts with Marcel Sabitzer and will likely continue to rotate this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern routs Plzeň 5-0 to set CL group-stage unbeaten record

Leroy Sané scored twice as Bayern Munich set a Champions League record by extending its unbeaten run in group play to 31 matches with a 5-0 win over Czech champion Viktoria Plzeň

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Bayern's Kimmich and Müller test positive for COVID-19

Bayern Munich players Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Müller have tested positive for the coronavirus

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

No respite for Bayern players with Leverkusen game looming

The international break provided little respite for Bayern Munich’s struggling stars ahead of the team’s high-stakes Bundesliga clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Friday

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Recovers from COVID-19 Goretzka (COVID-19) made a full return to training Tuesday and is expected to play Friday against Leverkusen, according to Kerry Hau.

Impact Goretzka made a full return to team training Tuesday and is expected to be in the starting XI on Friday. Goretzka forms a deadly midfield duo with Joshua Kimmich and despite a run of poor form Munich are still the favorites heading into any match in the Bundesliga, making Goretzka a high-upside defensive midfield option.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Germany's World Cup preparations overshadowed by virus fears

Germany’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted by the coronavirus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

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