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Goretzka meanwhile was on Manchester United’s radar.

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel is facing a tense wait to see whether Dayot Upamecano or Leon Goretzka can return from injuries in time to fill a hole in defense for Saturday’s “Klassiker” at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

Goretzka came particularly close to breaking the deadlock, with a header striking the crossbar early in the second half.

The report adds that the club are monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to strengthen their midfield.

We will have to fight back as a team,” Goretzka said.

Bayern, who take on Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 next week, were 1-0 down after only 13 seconds with a Leon Goretzka own goal, in what was the fastest Bundesliga goal for Augsburg.

That his role is to control the midfield and not exactly scoring or assisting is true, but Goretzka has stepped up a notch and added an extra dimension to his game in 2019.

The Colombian has also struggled to hold down a first-team place at Bayern, amid competition from the likes of Thomas Mueller, Leon Goretzka and Thiago Alcantara.

Toni Kroos scored twice for Joachim Loew's dominant Germany after goals from Mattias Ginter and Leon Goretzka.

Kovac will have a full squad to choose from with Rafinha, Jerome Boateng and Leon Goretzka back from injuries.

Reus pelts towards the byline With Werner and Goretzka in support but tries to pick out the wrong player.

The news no Schalke fan wanted to hear broke on Friday when it was confirmed Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka will play for Bayern Munich next season.