ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING NEWS

Dealing with knee issue Choupo-Moting is out of the squad for Saturday's game against Mainz due to a knee injury.

Impact The severity of the injury is not clear, but it was deemed serious enough to keep the Cameroon international out of the squad here after he started Wednesday against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Thomas Muller, Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies will be in the attacking line for Bayern against Mainz.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Man City Choupo-Moting took three shots (two on target) and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League quarterfinal draw (a 4-1 defeat on aggregate) against Manchester City....

Impact Choupo-Moting plugged straight back into Bayern's XI up front on Wednesday after recovering from a knee injury, but he looked like a player who was making just his third appearance in all competitions since early March as he had some dangerous moments but wasn't able to add to his season tally of four goals in the Champions League. He will hope to get back to form an fitness quickly as his club still has to fend off a resurgent Dortmund side in order to retain the Bundesliga title down the stretch of this season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting UCL matchup Choupo-Moting (knee) will feature in the starting XI against Manchester City on Wednesday.

Impact Choupo-Moting missed the reverse fixture against the Citizens, which saw Bayern fall behind 3-0 heading into the second leg. Choupo-Moting racked up four goals on seven shots (six on target) in his previous five outings and would likely need to produce multiple goals, something he's done just once this season, if the German club is going to pull off a come-from-behind upset Wednesday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Choupo-Moting (knee) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Manchester City, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Choupo-Moting trained Tuesday but will need to see how his knee reacts to the training and warm up. The striker would lead the attack if at all fit as Munich seek a miraculous comeback. Choupo-Moting has scored 10 Bundesliga goals in 14 starts, and has earned the top job as a sole striker.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Choupo-Moting (knee) will not be available for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, confirmed manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Choupo-Moting is quite not ready to return after only participating in individual training this week. The team do not want to rush his return against Hoffenheim, rather they are aiming for a return for the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Manchester City on Wednesday. This means that Thomas Muller will move up to striker, with Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala the likely pair in the offensive midfield against Hoffenheim.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working on return Choupo-Moting (knee) was back on the training grounds working individually Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Choupo-Moting has missed the last two matches with knee issues, but looks closer to returning to the squad. Once the forward participates in full training this week is when he can be an option for Saturday, but is still doubtful at the moment with Sadio Mane expected to get the start against Hoffenheim.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Man City Choupo-Moting (knee) was not called up by Bayern for Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Manchester City.

Impact Choupo-Moting will miss a second straight game with a knee injury he suffered last week. His next opportunity to return will be against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on April 15, while Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry and even Mathys Tel (groin) are all options to start up front in Choupo-Moting's absence.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern forward Choupo-Moting a doubt for Man City game

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will miss Saturday’s game against Freiburg with a knee problem and is a doubt for the Champions League quart...

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Saturday Choupo-Moting (knee) wont be an option for Saturday's match against SC Freiburg, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "It's looking likely that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting won't be av...

Impact Choupo-Moting picked up a knee injury earlier this week and will miss Saturday's match. He's been superb for the team in recent games, totaling four goals in the last five contests played. The forward will get further evaluated ahead of the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals clash with Manchester City on Tuesday. Sadio Mane is expected to start in his place, who has not been getting starts of late due to match fitness and Choupo-Moting's form of late.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays hour in loss Choupo-Moting played 64 minutes during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg in the DFB Pokal.

Impact Choupo-Moting made his way back onto the pitch after picking up a knock during Der Klassiker. The forward has taken the starting striker job in Munich when fully fit and should be straight back in the starting XI for a Saturday repeat trip to Freiburg.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Choupo-Moting (undisclosed) did not train with Bayern Munich on Monday due to a knock, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Choupo-Moting took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's huge Der Klassiker win against Dortmund, but he was limited in training Monday by a knock. Tuchel said that "It's looking like [Choupo-Moting will] be able to play" against SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday, so he is even more likely to be fit enough to feature against the same opponent in the league at the weekend.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading the line in Der Klassiker Choupo-Moting is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Choupo-Moting recovers from a back injury in time to start for Bayern on Saturday. The forward will lead the line having scored ten goals in 17 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Choupo-Moting was pictured in training Monday, according to Torben Hoffmann.

Impact Choupo-Moting was active in training Monday as he continues to try and return from a back injury. This injury has lingered and there is no definite word if he will be back before a Saturday clash with Dortmund. Due to the title implications of the match Choupo-Moting could be rushed back if at all able to play.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Choupo-Moting (back) will not be available for selection for Sunday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann. "Choupo is out because of his back. We will...

Impact Choupo-Moting will miss his second match in a row with back issues. With Sadio Mane back, he will continue to start up top Sunday. Because of the forward's good form of late, he will continue to maintain a starting role when healthy, playing alongside Mane.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Choupo-Moting (back) will not be available for Saturday's clash against FC Augsburg, "Choupo is out, he has back problems, he won't be in the squad" said manager Julian Nagelsmann....

Impact Choupo-Moting has been on an unbelievable run, scoring a goal in the last four matches. However, be picked up a back injury and will miss Saturday's game. This opens the option for Sadio Mane to get his first start since coming back from a leg injury.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in fourth straight game Choupo-Moting scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Choupo-Moting has been on a brilliant run after scoring here for fourth straight game. He's been absolutely clinical after scoring those four goals on five shots total. He's now at 14 goals total this term and that was his fourth in six UCL appearances.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PSG eliminated by Bayern Munich in Champions League last 16

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé will have to wait another year for a chance to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern beats Stuttgart, takes Bundesliga lead from Dortmund

Bayern Munich has held on to return to the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win at Stuttgart

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three-game goal streak Choupo-Moting scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Choupo-Moting has now scored in three straight games as he continues his onslaught on the Bundesliga. This is far and away the best season of Choupo-Moting's career, with 10 goals and two assists in just 13 starts. With his new role leading the Munich attack Choupo-Moting has immediately become one of the most consistent strikers in the Bundesliga.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameroon forward Choupo-Moting staying at Bayern Munich

Cameroon forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has extended his contract to stay another season at Bayern Munich

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends contract through 2024 Choupo-Moting has signed an 18-month contract extension with Bayern Munich, the club announced Friday.

Impact Choupo-Moting has stepped up in a major way this campaign with 12 goals and two assists in 21 combined appearances (15 starts) across the Bundesliga and Champions League. He's been the club's primary center forward since October following Sadio Mane's long-term leg injury, after starting just nine league games in total throughout his first two seasons in Munich. Mane is finally returning from injury which will take part of the load away from Choupo-Moting, but the 33-year-old has still signed on to remain with the club through 2023/24.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern back on top with 3-0 win over rival Union Berlin

Bayern Munich top-scorer Jamal Musiala has struck again on his birthday to help the team reclaim first place in the Bundesliga with a 3-0 win over surprise challenger Union Berlin

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Union Choupo-Moting scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Choupo-Moting scored during Sunday's one-sided win, continuing to hold onto his role leading the attack. The forward has made the most of the role handed to him, though his time in the starting XI could begin to slip with Sadio Mane making his way back to fitness.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading line against Union Choupo-Moting is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Choupo-Moting will lead the line for Bayern after recovering from a neck injury in time to start. The forward has scored eight goals and provided two assists in 15 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with neck issues Choupo-Moting is having neck issues ahead of Sunday's clash against Union Berlin, according to Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann on Friday.

Impact Choupo-Moting has started 14 of Bayern's last 15 matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League, and he played an hour in the defeat against Gladbach last weekend. There doesn't seem to be an indication that he will miss the Union match Saturday, but Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry and Mathys Tel are all options at center forward if necessary.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE