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Back in training Kossounou (strain) participated during Tuesday's training session.

Impact Koussounou returns after a muscle injury kept him out for the Nov. 12 win over Stuttgart. He still has the rest of the World Cup and winter break to complete his recovery and with 10 starts in 16 games he's a regular part of the lineup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle injury Kossounou is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart due to a muscularl injury.

Impact Kossounou misses out on the trip after picking up the injury in the buildup. The centerback will have over two months to recover before the Bundesliga resumes in January.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso's Leverkusen loses 3-0 to Porto in Champions League

Two goals for Mehdi Taremi from the penalty spot and superb goalkeeping from Diogo Costa lifted Porto to a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides rare assist Kossounou had an assist while crossing once inaccurately, creating two chances, making an interception and two clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Kossounou set up Kerem Demirbay in the 57th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the defender as he lined up at right back during Saturday's match.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Establishes immediate role Kossounou made 27 appearances (20 starts) throughout the 2021/22 season, making 59 clearances and 23 tackles.

Impact Kossounou joined Leverkusen from Brugge and established an immediate role in the starting XI. The defender did well throughout the season earning a starting role at center-back and right-back depending on where he was needed. His flexibility and immediate composure are likely to keep Kossounou in the starting XI for the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Wolfsburg Kossounou (thigh) is in Leverkusen's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Kossounou suffered a thigh injury in last weekend's defeat against Koln, and he missed the midweek defeat in the Europa League, but he's back on the pitch from the start in Sunday's game.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Koln Kossounou was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's defeat against FC Koln with a thigh strain. He made a block, four clearances and an interception in the match before being taken of...

Impact Kossounou made his first Bundesliga start since 2021 on Sunday, but his day was cut short at halftime due to injury. He was replaced by Edmond Tapsoba in central defense.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined against Mainz Kossounou (strain) was left out of the match-day squad versus Mainz on Friday.

Impact Kossounou will be sidelined for his fifth time in the club's last six contests, with his only appearance coming off the bench Feb. 6 versus Borussia Dortmund. As such, his absence is unlikely to impact the bulk of fantasy players.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Kossounou (strain) has returned to training but won't be a starting option Friday, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Kossounou is set to return Friday, but the defender won't be making his way back into the starting XI. The defender is a solid fantasy play when starting but isn't worth considering off the bench. Jeremie Frimpong is likely to remain in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle injury Kossounou (strain) has a muscle injury and will be sidelined for a week, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Kossounou is out with a muscle injury and is set to miss Saturday's clash with Stuttgart. The defender will look to return as soon as possible after missing nearly a month at AFCON. Jeremie Frimpong should stay in the starting XI with Kossounou sidelined.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Travels to AFCON Kossounou is at AFCON and is set to miss all of January with Ivory Coast.

Impact Kossounou is set to miss January while away with Ivory Coast at AFCON. The central defender is a lack-luster fantasy option simply due to his role, and likely will be easily replace by Jeremie Frimpong or Jonathan Tah.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench in draw Kossounou made an assist after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Kossounou was brought in the 86th minute, replacing Jeremie Frimpong, and ended up being instumental for his side to find a game-tying goal in the 90th minute as he failed control of the ball after a free-kick cross became an assist for an unmarked Robert Andrich inside the six-yard box. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet for the centre back since joining Leverkusen. He'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during Nov. 20 home clash against Bochum.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen hosts Bayern Munich as top 2 meet in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to maintain its Bundesliga challenge longer than it did the last time it hosted Bayern Munich

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Euro scouting guide: Brahim Diaz, Mohamed Bayo, Odilon Kossounou and Mohamed-Ali Cho From players let go by Manchester City and Everton to Leverkusen's latest centre-back signing and a striker making the step up to Ligue 1

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bayern beats Leipzig 4-1, Dortmund comes from behind 3 times

Bayern Munich has issued a Bundesliga statement with a 4-1 victory in Leipzig

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Leverkusen Kossounou joined Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year contract from Club Brugge, his new club announced Thursday.

Impact Kossounou had a number of clubs circling for his signature but it was Die Werkself that were able to get the deal done. After making 27 league appearances last season, he'll add another talented young center-back to a team loaded at that position, though they've recently dealt with injuries as well.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE