MARIO GOTZE NEWS

Sent off in second half Gotze had one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Wolfsburg. He was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 58th minute.

Impact Gotze was sent off for a pair of second half yellow cards and now finds himself on the sideline for a Sunday clash with Heidenheim. Gotze will be eligible to return after the international break for an Oct. 21 trip to Hoffenheim. The attacking midfielder will likely be replaced by Eric Junior.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Freiburg Gotze is fit and in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Sunday.

Impact Gotze has recovered from a muscle strain suffered in mid week to take up a role on the bench Sunday. The attacker has yet to have a goal involvement this season despite being a locked in starter when fully fit with 10 chances created in his four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers strain Gotze was forced to come off at halftime during Thursday's 2-1 win over Aberdeen during the Conference League with a strain and is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash with Fr...

Impact Gotze picked up a strain Thursday and will be a gametime decision for Sunday. He had started all four matches for the team, totaling 15 crosses (seven accurate) and creating 10 chances. If he is not fit to play, then either Fares Chaibi or Paxten Aaronson are option to start against Freiburg.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Gotze (illness) got the start during Friday's friendly clash with Vitesse.

Impact Gotze recovered from a minor illness that kept him out of training earlier in the week. The attacking midfielder overcame the flu and was straight back on the pitch as he looks to earn a consistent spot in the first team in 2023-24.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with flu Gotze is training individually after experiencing cold-like symptoms, the team announced Sunday.

Impact The speculation is that Gotze is training individually to avoid putting his teammates at risk of getting the cold, but the issue shouldn't be severe, and the veteran playmaker is expected back in full training in the next few days. Frankfurt open their Bundesliga season against Darmstadt on Aug. 20.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Eintracht Gotze has added another year to his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt taking him through the 2025/26 campaign, the club announced Friday.

Impact Gotze was a constant in Frankfurt's XI in his first season with the club, tallying three goals and an assist across 32 Bundesliga appearances (all starts) in attacking midfield, plus two more assists in seven Champions League games (six starts). The 30-year-old was good enough to make Germany's World Cup squad in Qatar and he's now signed on to remain at his club through 2025/26.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Gotze attempted six crosses (one accurate) and two shots (both of target) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Gotze ranks first for crosses and chances created amongst his teammates this season. He scored three goals and registered just one assist in his first season at Frankfurt.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prevents clean sheet Gotze scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing six times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Gotze found the back of the net in the 54th minute scoring to prevent a clean sheet. The goal was the third in 29 appearances for the midfielder while his lone chance created upped his season total to a club-leading 37.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for return Gotze is eligible to return from a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Gotze has been an absolutely nailed-on starter in attacking midfield, though he's in a run of a dreadful form. In seven matches before the suspension he picked up five yellow cards. Gotze hasn't made up for that offensively either, since coming back from the World Cup break he's put just two shots on goal and managed no goal contributions. Gotze's last goal contributions was a Nov. 13 assists during a one-all draw with Mainz.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Gotze was shown a fifth yellow card during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Gotze's fifth yellow card will see him suspended for one match, a Saturday clash with Gladbach. The attacking midfielder had done well to avoid yellow cards before going on a spree recently, with four yellow cards in his last six matches. Gotze will hope to calm the aggression down during the one-match ban.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses in draw Gotze crossed seven times and had one shot off target in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Only one of Gotze's crosses found a teammate but he did create two chances. The attacking midfielder is without a goal or an assist since mid-November. He is one yellow away from a suspension having picked up his fourth booking of the season.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Wolfsburg Gotze is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Gotze is good to go after dealing with an adductor issue which kept him out last week. The attacker starts from the opening kickoff for Sunday's clash with Wolfsburg.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gotze (groin) returned to the pitch Wednesday for a full training session with the team ahead of Sunday's match against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Gotze picked up an adductor issue and was forced to miss out on the last match against RB Leipzig. He has been training and should be ready as soon as Sunday. The German has not been on the best form of late, failing to log in a single goal on just four shots (one on target) with seven chances created and seven crosses (two accurate) in the last seven games.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin issue Gotze is not in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturday due to a groin injury.

Impact Gotze misses out on Saturday's match after suffering the injury in the buildup. The midfielder is a nailed on starter when fit and will hope to return in time for next weekend's clash against Wolfsburg

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Napoli Gotze took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, drew three fouls, and won five duels in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Gotze didn't get much going as his team struggled to generate credible offense in this one. He co-paced it in attempts despite the low number. He has logged four shots (one on target), three chances created, two inaccurate crosses, and six tackles (four won) in the last five games. Eintracht Frankfurt will face RB Leipzig away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses Wednesday Gotze registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Gotze sent in three crosses, creating one chance during Wednesday's draw, but failed to get on the scoresheet. The attacking midfielder was largely shut down by the impressive Freiburg defense and in the end had a quiet day. Still Gotze has been productive back in Germany and could be an interesting upside play, especially against weaker opposition.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Gotze assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FSV Mainz 05.

Impact Gotze provided an assist, his first of the Bundesliga and created three chances. While three goal contributions in 15 matches isn't fantastic, the underlying numbers have been incredible for Gotze, with 20 chances created in 15 matches. Gotze will hope to keep the good form rolling as he heads off to the World Cup with Germany.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting against Augsburg Gotze is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Gotze is good to go after dealing with a back injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder is a main fixture for Frankfurt, starting all 12 Bundesliga matches while scoring twice since his Summer move to the club.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back injury Gotze (back) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Augsburg, bild.de reports.

Impact Gotze is dealing with back issues and is questionable for Saturday's trip to Augsburg. The midfielder has been a consistent piece of the starting XI, though if he's ruled out Daichi Kamada could be moved to attacking midfield, with Sebastian Rode taking a role in holding midfield. Gotze has scored and assisted twice in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four chances created Gotze had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Gotze created four chances, a new season-high for the attacking midfielder. While he has yet to provide an assist in the Bundesliga, Gotze has been a brilliantly creative option and has played his way into a nailed-on starting role. Gotze's creativity alongside Jesper Lindstrom in attacking midfield have formed the core of a Frankfurt side competing for a Champions League place.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in UCL victory Gotze tallied one assist, two shots (off target) and three fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Marseille.

Impact Gotze tallied his second assist in last four matches as both of those are coming in the UCL. He also has two goals from earlier in the campaign but overall hasn't been all that productive in terms of peripheral stats.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as substitute Gotze logged one assist across 12 minutes during a 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Impact Gotze's latest appearance was in place of Daichi Kamada and is his first as a substitute for Eintracht Frankfurt. He attempted only one corner kick, but Faride Alidou used it to score. The assist is also Gotze's first since he transferred from PSV Eindhoven.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bochum Gotze is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Gotze returns from an ankle injury that kept him out of mid week action against Tottenham. The midfielder starts his ninth consecutive league match as he's scored twice and created nine chances so far this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains without issue Gotze (ankle) was able to train without issue during Thursday's session ahead of Saturday's trip to Bochum, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Gotze missed Tuesday's draw with Tottenham in the UCL and didn't need long to overcome that issue. He still has to prove he can play by Saturday and it he does, Daichi Kamada would move deeper into the midfield so Gotze can start alongside Jesper Lindstrom as attacking threats.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE