FC Bayern's End-of-Year Struggle: Coman, Mazraoui, and More Out
In a tough blow for German champions Bayern Munich, both Kingsley Coman and Noussair Mazraoui are set to miss the final two games of the year. Bayern announced on Monday that Coman has sustained a torn muscle fiber in his right calf, while Mazraoui suffered a torn muscle bundle in his left calf.
Upcoming Fixtures
With the team already languishing in the absence of Serge Gnabry, Matthijs de Ligt, and Bouna Sarr, as well as the recurring illness of Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry, Coach Thomas Tuchel will have a diminished squad to navigate the remainder of the year. Bayern's next two matches are against VfB Stuttgart in Germany's Bundesliga top match, set for this Sunday, and a visit to VfL Wolfsburg on December 21st.
Coman's Crucial Role
Coman, who scored Bayern's winning goal against Manchester United in the Champions League, could be a significant loss, given his vital role in the team's recent victory.
Impact on Champions League
Bayern's injuries may sway their chances in the Champions League, which they are expected to advance through in the group stages as titleholders. However, tougher challenges await in the round of 16, where their performances could indeed be affected by the mounting injury list.
Potential Impact on Competitions
The numerous absences could put Bayern's squad strength under strain, which could potentially affect their performances in both the Bundesliga and Champions League. The stakes are high as Bayern Munich target the double of Bundesliga victory and Champions League triumph. The road will not be easy with a depleted squad.
Other Players' Injury Status (Enrichment Data)
- Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur has a hematoma on his calf, keeping him out of action for a few days. He is doubtful for the clash against Eintracht Frankfurt[1][5].
- Alphonso Davies is still recovering from a minor muscle injury and is not fit to take on Celtic[3].
- Daniel Peretz is still working his way back from a kidney injury and is a few days away from joining the first team's training sessions[3].
- Hiroki Ito has been training with the first team but still awaits his competitive debut for Bayern since joining VfB Stuttgart in the summer[3].
- Joao Palhinha missed the Werder Bremen game due to flu and is unlikely to be cleared for the Celtic match[3].
While the provided search results offer no direct evidence of Coman and Mazraoui's specific injuries, this enrichment data offers insight into the overall injury statuses of other players, which might suggest how Bayern's lineup and performance could be affected.
