Goetze won't play against his future club in CL final

[Rosco]

Gotze to miss Champions League final

May 22, 2013

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By Stephan Uersfeld, Germany Correspondent and ESPN staff

Gotze's absence alters Dortmund's game plan​

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Derek Rae and Stewart Robson preview the UEFA Champions League Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern MunichTags: Dortmund, Bayern, Gotze​

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Mario Gotze will miss the Champions League final through injury.

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GettyImagesMario Gotze will leave Borussia Dortmund to join Bayern Munich in the summer​

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Gotze, 20, tore his hamstring against Real Madrid in the second leg of the semi-final of Europe's premier competition and has been fighting to take his spot in the showpiece event for the past month.

He had recently resumed light training, leading to hope that he would be fit to play against Bayern Munich at Wembley on Saturday, but was then forced to pull out of a training session after experiencing a recurrence to the injury.

And Dortmund have now confirmed on their official website that the playmaker,who will join Bayern Munich in the summer, will not be ready to play a part against his future employers.

"The final was my big goal and I have fought hard to make it over the past few weeks," Gotze is quoted as saying in the press release. "I am unbelievably sorry for not being being able to help the team in this important game. I have full confidence in the team and will of course travel to London to support them on the pitch."

Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp now faces the difficult task of replacing the Germany international, with several options possible. The most likely option could see Ilkay Gundogan, 22, playing in a central role with Sven Bender and Sebastian Kehl taking the holding midfield positions. Another scenario could see Marco Reus moved in from the left wing and Kevin Grosskreutz taking his position.

Dortmund defender Mats Hummels could also miss the final with an ankle injury. However, he is confident of returning to the starting line-up.

"Nothing is torn so it is not as bad as first feared," he told Bild. "I'm confident I'll be ready for the final."

 

[Fabio]

Lulz

Bad that

 

[RedZeppelin III]

which team is he supporting again ?

 

[Squiggles]

He shouldn't be allowed to play anyway.

 

[Jack D Rips]

Why?

 

[6TimesaRed]

Because he is joining Bayern..

 

[Jack D Rips]

Is he not entitled to try to win a CL medal for himself and his current club no matter where he is going.

 

[Fabio]

Is he not entitled to try to win a CL medal for himself and his current club no matter where he is going.

It's a risk to alienate his future squad though. If dortmund wanted to play him then fair enough... But would goetze really give his all?

 

[Rosco]

Is there not a potential for some dodgy goings on here?

Isn't there a bit of a conflict of interest for Goetze?

Should these transfers that are agreed for some point in the future be allowed?

 

[Silver Sean]

It's a risk to alienate his future squad though. If dortmund wanted to play him then fair enough... But would goetze really give his all?

Of course he would. He's a professional footballer with the chance to win the Champions League for fuck's sake. Plus he'd be able to take the piss out of his new teammates all next season.

 

[Jack D Rips]

It's a risk to alienate his future squad though. If dortmund wanted to play him then fair enough... But would goetze really give his all?

Is there a bigger prize in club football than the CL. Im pretty sure Goetze would give his all, and enjoy showing his medal to his new team mates next season.

 

[Fabio]

Hmmmm