CHEIKHOU KOUYATE NEWS

Back with Forest Kouyate started and played 64 minutes during Wednesday's 1-1 (5-3p) win over Bristol City.

Impact Kouyate was dealing with some personal issues following the conclusion of AFCON and didn't return for Sunday's match against Bournemouth. Those issues are evidently behind him as Kouyate was straight back in the first team for Wednesday's FA Cup win.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Return delayed Kouyate (AFCON/personal) will not be back for Sunday's trip to Bournemouth due to personal reasons, manager Nuno Espirito Santo announced.

Impact Kouyate was eliminated from AFCON, but won't return for Sunday's trip as he works on some personal things. There's obviously no timeline for this sort of thing, but Kouyate seemingly has a chance to be back for a Feb. 10 clash with Newcastle.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Senegal Kouyate was called up by Senegal for AFCON, ruling him out for most of January.

Impact Kouyate will miss a good portion of January due to his AFCON call up with Senegal. The midfielder could return as soon as a Jan. 30 clash with Arsenal, but if Senegal make the knockout stages or further he would miss that match as well.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains as bench option Kouyate recorded two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Brentford.

Impact Kouyate has yet to make a start to open up the season, making all five appearances off the bench. He's only played a total of 52 minutes, making just six clearances thus far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slow first season at Nottingham Kouyate scored one goal on six shots and picked up three yellow cards in 21 appearances (10 starts) this past season.

Impact Kouyate had a quiet first season at Nottingham Forest this past campaign, as he scored one goal and failed to keep a clean sheet. It marks his first Premier League season without keeping a clean sheet, and his third consecutive season with exactly one goal contribution. He missed 15 matches during the season after tearing his hamstring at the World Cup, and had started eight of the 10 matches leading up to the World Cup. Still, with a midfield flooded with younger talent, the 33-year-old may struggle for consistent playing time again next season.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Brighton Kouyate (hamstring) is in Forest's match day squad to face Brighton on Wednesday.

Impact Kouyate has missed his side's last two games with a hamstring injury, but he's fit enough to make the squad Wednesday for just the fourth time in the Premier League since his initial hamstring tear in the World Cup. He could see some playing time off the bench against Brighton.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Liverpool Kouyate (hamstring) will miss Saturday's clash against Liverpool, according to Forest manager Steve Cooper on Thursday.

Impact Kouyate returned to action at the start of April, making his first appearances since tearing his hamstring during the World Cup in Qatar, but he then re-injured the hamstring in the loss to Aston Villa a few weeks ago and will now miss a second consecutive game since then on Saturday.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured again Kouyate suffered another hamstring injury and had to be replaced in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

Impact Kouyate was making his first start since tearing his hamstring at the World Cup but only lasted 30 minutes before having to be withdrawn, with manager Steve Cooper confirming that the midfielder was feeling his hamstring again. Remo Freuler is likely to take his place in the starting XI against Man Utd on Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minutes Saturday Kouyate (hamstring) came off the bench and played the final few minutes off Saturday's match against Wolverhampton.

Impact Kouyate has been out since the World Cup with a hamstring injury, so he'll be worked back slowly and will probably be on the bench Tuesday, as well. Prior to the injury, he was a regular in the starting XI, something that may not be the case at this point in the team. No matter, he provides depth in the midfield and back line.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Wolves match Kouyate is not in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Impact Kouyate misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The defender returned to training in the buildup so he could be an option for Tuesday's match against Leeds.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Kouyate (hamstring) is back in full training and should be an option Saturday against Wolverhampton, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact Kouyate has been out since November and has been training in some capacity the past few weeks. His role is undetermined, as Forest have a ton of midfield options, but prior to injury, he was a regular starter, so there's a chance he'll receive some starts before the end of the season, albeit in more of a defensive role.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be risked before break Kouyate (hamstring) has been training the past week but is unlikely to return Friday against Newcastle, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact Kouyate has been out since November with a hamstring injury, so there's no reason for him to push a return with the international break ahead. Prior to getting injured at the World Cup, Kouyate was receiving regular starts in the midfield, something that may not be available to him upon ready for a return, as Jonjo Shelvey has come in and received immediate minutes since his arrival.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Kouyate (hamstring) returned to training this week and is close to returning to the pitch, "Cheikhou Kouyate has done a little bit of training this week so he's close. We didn't wa...

Impact It appears that Kouyate is just about a week from returning with the team after participating in training this week. He has been out since the World Cup after undergoing surgery on his hamstring. If Kouyate is not yet ready to return against Newcastle, he will surely be available after the international break.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out two months from surgery Kouyate (hamstring) has been ruled out for "at least the next two months," according to manager Steve Cooper per the Nottingham Post.

Impact Kouyate sustained a torn hamstring during Senegal's first group stage match of the World Cup. Subsequent scans apparently indicated that surgery was the appropriate course of action, and he'll now be sidelined for "10 to 12 weeks," according to Cooper. "We'll miss him for sure," he added. It's expected that Orel Mangala and Remo Freuler vacuum up most of the available midfield minutes in his absence.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with torn hamstring Kouyate is expected to miss the rest of 2022 and up to two months as he recovers from a torn hamstring suffered at the World Cup, according to manager Steve Cooper via the Nottingh...

Impact Kouyate was unlucky to suffer the wrong end of a challenge with Frenkie de Jong but there also wasn't a clear diagnosis on the injury until now. If Kouyate misses an extended period, Orel Mangala and Remo Freuler can help to shore up the midfield in his absence.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out against England Kouyate (thigh) is not in Senegal's match day squad for Sunday's Round of 16 clash against England.

Impact Kouyate has been out since suffering a thigh injury in the second half of the World Cup opener against Netherlands, and he is still not fit enough to return to the squad for Sunday's Round of 16 match.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup host Qatar must conquer nerves before Senegal

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Senegal's Kouyate likely out of World Cup game against Qatar

Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is likely to miss the game against host Qatar at the World Cup because of a right hamstring injury

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least one game Kouyate (thigh) has been ruled out for at least Friday's match against Qatar, the FSF announced Tuesday.

Impact Kouyate could miss the entirety of the group stage but his status is likely to change every few days depending on how long his team remains in Qatar. Pape Gueye is one option to take Kouyate's place in the starting lineup for now.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for group stage Kouyate (thigh) is out for the remainder of the group stage, according to Papa Mahmoud Gueye.

Impact Kouyate is ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup group stage with a thigh injury. The midfielder is a major loss for Senegal, and will likely be replaced by Pape Gueye in the starting XI. Kouyate would have a chance to return in the knockout stage if Senegal make it through Group A.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off Monday Kouyate was taken off the pitch on a stretcher in the 71st minute for Senegal against the Netherlands on Monday.

Impact Kouyate is just another injury blow for a club that is already dealing with the absence of Sadio Mane (leg). Pape Gueye subbed on for Kouyate in Monday's Group Stage matchup and could replace him in the starting XI versus Qatar on Friday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four tackles on day Kouyate had four tackles (four won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace.

Impact Kouyate was back in the starting XI for Nottingham after picking up an undisclosed injury midweek. His only contribution in the game was four successful tackles. The 32-year-old will head into the winter break with a goal, 21 tackles (16 won) and 19 clearances on the year thus far.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Crystal Palace Kouyate is fit and in the starting XI to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Impact Kouyate is good to go after missing out on league cup action in midweek with a knock. The midfielder has started eight of his 11 league appearances for Forest making 17 tackles as a defensive minded option.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE