DAYOT UPAMECANO NEWS

Will miss next match Upamecano registered four tackles (three won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64...

Impact Upamecano will be forced to sit out next match after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. He has recorded 11 tackles (six won), 10 clearances and five interceptions in the last five matches. Daley Blind is expected to start against Freiburg.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé delivers for France as captain; Lukaku nets hat trick

Kylian Mbappé has delivered for France again and this time he was wearing the captain’s armband

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No diving: Leverkusen beats Bayern 2-1 to leave Dortmund top

Amine Adli was twice booked for diving, had the yellow card rescinded both times, and Bayer Leverkusen scored twice from the resulting penalties to beat Bayern Munich 2-1

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins three tackles in shutout win Upamecano had three tackles (three won), one clearance and one interception in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Upamecano and the Bayern back line have been much better of late holding four shutouts in last six matches across all competitions. The defender was terrific marking well his opponent's top weapons and keeps producing good defensive numbers as well.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for return Upamecano served a one-match ban against Union Berlin after being sent off.

Impact Upamecano was shown two yellow cards and sent off against Gladbach, earning him a one-match ban. The defender is now eligible to return to the starting XI, where he's been consistently active, with 20 starts in the Bundesliga.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern playing to keep Bundesliga top spot against Union

Bayern Munich's most dramatic games are in the Bundesliga at the moment

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pressure building on Bayern coach Nagelsmann after outburst

Pressure is building on Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern loses at Gladbach 3-2 in another Bundesliga setback

Borussia Mönchengladbach has defeated 10-man Bayern Munich 3-2 to add more intrigue in the Bundesliga title race

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off early Upamecano was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Upamecano was shown a straight red card for preventing a goal scoring opportunity in the 12th minute. The defender will miss next week's match with Union Berlin through suspension.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five tackles in shutout win Upamecano registered five tackles (three won), one clearance and three interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Upamecano has now recorded back to back clean sheets after returning from a minor injury and with one assist over his past four matches he's been a great fantasy asset of late. He's also racked up great numbers in defensive peripheral stats.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in back four Upamecano is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Upamecano returns from a toe injury that kept him out of last weekend's match against Wolfsburg. The center back starts in the Bayern back four having helped his club to five clean sheets in 18 appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Wolfsburg clash Upamecano is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Sunday.

Impact Upamecano has been ruled out after undergoing treatment for a toe injury on Friday. The defender had thought to be available for Sunday's match originally, so he should return next week against Bochum.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting treatment for toe Upamecano is undergoing treatment in Konstanz for a toe injury, manager Julian Nagelsmann said Friday. He's expected to be available for Sunday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Upamecano had to sub out of the mid-week DFB-Pokal win over Mainz in the 64th minute due to this toe injury, but Nagelsmann says that Upamecano will be back in training with the team on Saturday and should be able to play against Wolfsburg. Benjamin Pavard or Daley Blind could fill in for him in central defense if he's not quite fit enough to start on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Upamecano did not train yesterday with an undisclosed issue, however is expected to be on the team sheet for Wednesday's German Pokal match against Mainz, the club announced.

Impact Upamecano is set to play tomorrow after missing training with an issue. He has appeared in 23 of the 24 matches played with an assist and 66 clearances thus far.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare assist for draw Upamecano assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Upamecano assisted once during Tuesday's draw, setting up Joshua Kimmich for the late goal. The center-back isn't a consistent offensive producer by any means, but he has shown an ability to occasionally get forward. Upamecano is worth targeting for his clean sheet upside and the excellent defense in front of him, but it's not worth chasing the goal-scoring upside.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

High effort in loss Upamecano made two blocks during Sunday's World Cup final loss to Argentina after penalties.

Impact Upamecano didn't have a great start to the game but finished strong with a key block in extra time that helped the French make it to penalties. He ends the World Cup with five starts for his national team, a run that should solidify his place as a long-term starter for club and country following an excellent 2022.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France at full strength for World Cup final following flu scare

All 24 players on France’s roster will be available when Les Blues defend their World Cup title Sunday against Lionel Messi and Argentina.

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Deschamps, France feeling 'alone' ahead of World Cup final

France coach Didier Deschamps says he knows most neutrals want Argentina to win the World Cup final to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from soccer’s biggest tournament

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Varane, Konate miss World Cup training for virus-hit France

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konaté are among five France players who missed training two days before the World Cup final against Argentina

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Upamecano (illness) is back in full training ahead of Sunday's World Cup final, L'Equipe report.

Impact Upamecano has returned to full team training and should be available for Sunday's final. The center-back is expected to move back into the starting XI alongside Raphael Varane for the final against Argentina. Upamecano has started and gone the full 90 in four World Cup matches.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France struck by cold virus ahead of World Cup final

A cold virus has run through the France squad though coach Didier Deschamps expects all his players to be healthy for the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Upamecano (illness) was included in the match-day squad to face Morocco on Wednesday.

Impact Upamecano will be on the bench for just the second time in this tournament. While he is available as a substitute, it would likely take an injury to get the defender onto the pitch, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be able to start Upamecano (illness) has improved in his fitness and could be ready to start in Wednesday's semifinal against Morocco, according to L'Equipe.

Impact Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot have been struggling to train since Saturday's quarterfinal win over England and their chances of starting are still certainly at risk. If Upamecano still ends up out of the lineup, Ibrahima Konate is his expected replacement.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot, Dayot Upamecano doubtful for France clash against Morocco Defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot are both doubtful for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against Morocco.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Misses Tuesday's training session Upamecano (illness) missed Tuesday's training session ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Morocco, according to Andres Onrubia Ramos of AS.

Impact Upamecano has felt some discomfort in his throat and now appears likely to sit out the semifinal. In his place, it is suggested that Ibrahima Konate will slot in at center-back alongside Raphael Varane. In four starts, Upamecano has made 10 tackles and has yet to keep a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE