Report: Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka could be ready for Der Klassiker vs. Borussia Dortmund

In what would be considered a shockingly quick turnaround from an injury, Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka could find a way to play next weekend against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker.

The midfielder suffered a metacarpal fracture last weekend vs. Mainz 05 and was slated to miss “several” games. However, the 28-year-old is progressing with his recovery and might be available for Thomas Tuchel next weekend per a tweet from Abendzeitung’s Maximilian Koch:

The healing process on the operated hand is going well for Leon #Goretzka, the splint is not a problem. Return to team training planned at the beginning of the week, so playing against @BVB is realistic. #FCBayern @Abendzeitung

The importance of such a comeback was magnified on Saturday when Joshua Kimmich was assessed a red card against SV Darmstadt 98, which carries a one-game suspension. As of now, Konrad Laimer is the only fully healthy, first-team central midfielder available for next weekend.

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