Leon Goretzka has been struggling with knee problems for some time. The 26-year-old midfielder has been out for several weeks. Most recently, reports made the rounds that Goretzka is threatened with an operation. According to matching reports, Bayern and the player have decided against an operation. Nevertheless, the service provider will be absent for a long time.
the BILD newspaper was the first to report yesterday that Goretzka does not have to undergo surgery. the kicker now confirmed this message and provides new details on the midfielder’s rehab plan.
Goretzka has started rehab
According to the trade journal, the 26-year-old started his rehab program yesterday. According to this, this should last three weeks, afterwards “a balance is drawn and the further treatment steps are considered”. A lightning comeback is therefore impossible.
Goretzka will definitely miss the upcoming Bundesliga games against Cologne (15.1) and Hertha BSC (23.1). The use of the round of 16 first leg against RB Salzburg (15.2) is also on the brink in view of the training deficit and the course of rehab.
