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Placed into isolation Coman was placed into isolation Thursday due to an illness that's broken out in the French team, according to L'Equipe. His status isn't certain for Sunday's final against Argentin...
Impact Coman didn't play in Wednesday's win over Morocco and his chances of featuring in the final aren't great. As he's started just once in four appearances, Coman isn't likely to start over Ousmane Dembele even when fit.
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Sends in three crosses Coman took an off target shot and crossed three times (two accurate) during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Tunisia.
Impact Coman got his first start of the World Cup after being used as a substitute in France's opening two matches. The attacker will likely head back to the bench in the knockout stages as he was replaced by Kylian Mbappe Wednesday after France went behind.
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Comes off bench Coman played 15 minutes off the bench, creating one chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Denmark.
Impact Coman played 15 minutes off the bench as he returned from a groin aggravation. The winger isn't likely to find room in the starting XI even when fully fit, with late substitute appearances likely the most playing time he is an option for.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with adductor issue Coman (groin) was only able to complete partial training with France on Thursday, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Coman is dealing with some discomfort in his adductor and his limited participation in training on Thursday was planned as a precaution. He has a few more days to recover before France's next match against Denmark at the weekend.
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Creative in win Coman had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against FC Schalke 04.
Impact Coman created four chances but failed to register an assist in what was a surprisingly rare start. The ascent of Jamal Musiala has seen Coman largely fall out of the starting XI, with 12 appearances and just eight starts in the first half of the Bundesliga campaign. Coman will hope to earn a larger role in the starting XI after the Winter break.
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Creates three chances versus Inter Coman won eight duels and had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Inter Milan.
Impact Coman had a fairly peppy showing but wasn't involved in the two goals. He has tallied two assists, five shots (three on target), seven chances created, and ten crosses (one accurate) in the last five appearances. Bayern Munich will visit Hertha Berlin Saturday.
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Makes squad list Coman (thigh) made the squad list for Wednesday's trip to Barcelona.
Impact Coman is likely fine after grabbing his thigh while exiting the pitch in Saturday's win over Hoffenheim, though he took advantage of an extra day in training to assure his availability. He's started in two of the last three matches but hasn't played for more than 61 minutes, so the high amount of games on the schedule may be preventing him from fully recovering from his ailments.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves grabbing thigh Coman was replaced by Sadio Mane after 61 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim and seen grabbing his left thigh as he exited the pitch, according to reporter Patrick Stras...
Impact Coman might have some muscular discomfort to deal with following his second start in three games since returning from a month-long hamstring injury. With the World Cup getting even closer, Coman will hope to preserve his fitness as much as possible if his substitution had more merit than initially apparent.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension served Coman is eligible to return from suspension for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim after serving his suspension against Freiburg.
Impact Coman was shown two yellow cards deep in stoppage time against Dortmund, getting himself sent off and missing a clash with Freiburg. Coman will be right back in the first team against Hoffenheim, though projecting a starting XI for the wildly talented Munich attack is impossible. Coman's role will depend on the availability of Jamal Musiala (fitness), Serge Gnabry (leg), and Thomas Muller (thigh).
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Records assist in UCL win Coman took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League victory against Viktoria Plzen. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Coman made his first start for Bayern in over a month Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury, and he set up a goal for Thomas Muller before being subbed out at halftime. He is still suspended for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Freiburg after getting sent off in Der Klassiker last weekend.
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Sent off in stoppage time Coman was shown yellow twice and sent off during Saturday's match with Borussia Dortmund. Prior to being sent off, he logged two off-target shots and two inaccurate crosses.
Impact Coman was making his return to the starting XI after missing roughly a month due to a hamstring injury. He was booked for a clumsy challenge in the 77th minute and then again in stoppage time after pulling down Karim Adeyemi. As a result, he'll be eligible for Wednesday's Champions League tilt but will have to miss his squad's next league match Sunday against Freiburg.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Confirmed in squad Coman is fit and in the match day squad to face Dortmund on Saturday.
Impact Coman returns from a hamstring injury that his kept him out for a month. The attacker had started three matches for Bayern before the injury, scoring once and providing an assist.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Option off bench Coman (hamstring) has participated in training with his teammates and could be an option off the bench for Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Julian N...
Impact Coman has been able to train all week and might be able to make his return following a month on the sidelines. When fit, Coman scored one goal and logged two assists in four starts, so he'll add further competition for minutes on the right wing and at attacking-midfield. This might spell trouble for Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane, though a busy month before the World Cup leaves all with plenty of chances to play.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Left out Tuesday Coman (hamstring) will not be available versus Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.
Impact With Coman having just returned to first-team training Monday, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see the club hold him out of Tuesday's UCL matchup. Still, the fact that the attacking midfielder is back on the training pitch could see him reclaim a spot in the starting XI soon, perhaps as early as Saturday's clash with Borussia Dortmund.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Coman (hamstring) participated in Monday's training session ahead of Tuesday's match against Viktoria Plzen.
Impact Coman still has some work to be ready in time for the midweek UCL match but Saturday's big game against Borussia Dortmund is a reasonable target. When fit Coman started four straight games between August and September, scoring one goal and creating 14 chances.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
