Bayern star Goretzka talks about knee injury and comeback plan

Leon Goretzka commented on his stubborn knee injury and gave an insight into his rehabilitation. However, the midfield star of FC Bayern did not name a time for a possible comeback.

“The status is that I actually feel very fit, but my knee continues to give me problems,” said Goretzka in a video that FC Bayern distributed through its club media: “While linear running is actually not a problem at all, I have Change of direction and problems in certain corners.”

Goretzka played his last game for the record champions in the 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on December 4th. But for two months now, persistent patellar tendon problems have put the national player out of action.

“The plan is still to try conservatively and the route is to avoid the surgery,” emphasized Goretzka. “You will be working your way up from day to day.” He is also in daily contact with the doctors and physiotherapists.

However, the 26-year-old did not give a date for his return to the pitch. “I’m doing everything to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. I think day and night about how best to do it,” said Goretzka.

Goretzka comeback? Nagelsmann: “It can take forever”

His trainer Julian Nagelsmann was also unable to give a concrete forecast regarding a possible comeback on Friday. “There was a slight regression last week. He also has problems in everyday life. It’s not a big pain, but he has a feeling of discomfort in the knee joint, a lot of strain is not possible. He can be back in two weeks, but it can also Take forever,” said Nagelsmann at the press conference before the game against RB Leipzig (Saturday, 6:30 p.m. in LIVETICKER).

According to his own statement, Goretzka is currently using the time to be fully there again when his knee does what he wants again. “As soon as I can again, I hope to be in top form again very quickly,” said the midfielder, emphasizing: “My head is 100 percent clear.”