According to The Bild newspaper, today, Bayern midfielder Goretzka did not train with the team, he only trained with rehabilitation coach Simon Martinello for an hour. Since last December, Goretzka has suffered from persistent patellar tendon injuries and is still not free from injuries.
On 4 December, in the 14th round of the Bundesliga, in Bayern's 3–2 away win over Borussia Dortmund, Goretzka came at great risk of injury as he was already plagued by tendon problems in his knees. He even had to stop training before the game, when he realised it could be his last game of 2021.
The match against Borussia Dortmund was Bayern's most important game of the first half of the season, with Goretzka "sacrificing" himself for the win, leaving injured 65 minutes into the game. Since then, patella tendon problems have lingered, and Goretzka missed the last four games last year.
（Sky）
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