Czech investment group buys 27% stake in EPL club West Ham
An investment group from the Czech Republic has bought a 27% stake in Premier League team West HamNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VLADIMIR COUFAL #5 - DEFENDER - WEST HAM UNITED
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Assists, goes full 90 Coufal (groin) assisted with two shots and went the full 90 in Thursday's UEL match against Genk.
Impact Coufal was back from injury and able to go a full 90 Thursday, which is a good sign ahead of the international break. There's still a chance he doesn't start Sunday against Liverpool, mainly because it's a short week and he's just back from a muscle injury. If not, Ben Johnson would likely get another start.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting UEL match Coufal (groin) is back in the starting XI for Thursday's UEL match against Genk.
Impact Coufal has been back for about a week from his groin injury, but this will be his first start after Ben Johnson scored the opener in the win against Villa over the weekend. Given it's a short week, there's a chance Johnson gets another start Sunday against Liverpool, though Coufal should remain the No. 1 at right-back on a normal week.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench in cup match Coufal (groin) was on the bench for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City.
Impact Coufal made his return to the bench during the mid-week cup match. The defender seems to be fit if he's available on the bench and should be an option against Aston Villa.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Coufal is not in the match day squad to face Tottenham on Sunday.
Impact Coufal will miss another match due to a groin injury suffered weeks ago. The fullback will hope to return for next week's match at Aston Villa.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out on Sunday Coufal is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Sunday.
Impact Coufal misses the match with Everton after withdrawing from national team duty due to a groin injury. The right back will hope to return for next week's match with Tottenham.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Withdrawn from national team Coufal has withdrawn from the Czech national team because of a nagging groin issue.
Impact Coufal was healthy enough to go the full 90 in the loss to Brentford, but this extra two weeks should allow him to get back to full strength. The hope is that he didn't make the injury worse by playing against Brentford, as he suffered the injury the prior week.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Coufal is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Brentford.
Impact Coufal was a doubt in the buildup to the match but is fit starting on Sunday. The defender takes up a role in the West Ham back line or Sunday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should be available Sunday Coufal (undisclosed) "has a chance" for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager David Moyes. "They're both not bad and there's a chance they could both be available....
Impact It seems like Coufal should be available Sunday, but Moyes didn't guarantee that would be the case. If he's unable to start, Ben Johnson may get the call at right-back after he went the full 90 in Thursday's Europa League win.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
May miss midweek match Coufal is considered a doubt for Thursday's UEL match, according to manager David Moyes.
Impact Coufal has yet to miss a minute in league play, so this injury may have been picked up in training. It's something to keep an eye on with a match against Brentford on Sunday. Coufal has been a rock since joining the team, so it's unknown who would take his spot in the XI, especially with Ryan Fredericks also out.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Five crosses in draw Coufal sent in five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's scoreless draw with Southampton.
Impact Coufal once against sent in plenty of crosses putting up to 24 on the first four games of the season. The wing-back failed to create a single chance though, and ended up off the scoresheet once again. Next up for Coufal is a Sunday clash at home against Manchester United.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twelve crosses vs. Palace Coufal sent in 12 crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Coufal was absolutely peppering the Crystal Palace box right from the word "go." The midfielder has solid value on the right side of the midfield, pushing forward from wing-back consistently. He faces a trip to Southampton after the international break.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in 2-1 loss to Denmark Coufal tallied one assist and hauled in one shot (off target), three chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), two dribbles, two tackles (one won), three interceptions and two...
Impact Coufal delivered a fantastic ball to find the ruthless finish of Patrik Schick as he dished his second assist of the campaign. He was yet again very productive in peripheral stats on both sides of the ball and will finish the campaign also racking up two clean sheets, seven chances created, 20 crosses, 14 tackles and 14 clearances in five Euro starts.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Euro 2020 moments: Denmark hold off Czech Republic, England dominate Ukraine
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Denmark beats Czechs 2-1 to reach Euro 2020 semifinals
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Concedes yellow in knockout win Coufal kept a clean sheet with three tackles made (zero won) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 2-0 win over the Netherlands.
Impact Coufal started the group stage in much better shape than he's in now, as three fouls conceded and a yellow card from his last two matches aren't as beneficial to his value. If he gets more freedom to push forward the quarterfinals against Denmark, then Coufal's value could rise enough to make a difference.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Holds down right flank Coufal started and and went a full 90 in all three of Czech Republic's group matches, producing four chances, 11 crosses and five tackles won.
Impact Coufal has shown a similar role with his country as what he provides at West Ham, which is good for fantasy. He gets up the field a decent amount and also provides consistent defensive stats to help his floor. Even in tough matchups, he's shown he can rack up numbers to hold fantasy value.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in Euro win Coufal assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in five crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Monday's 2-0 win over Scotland.
Impact Coufal assisted Patrick Schick's opener in the 42nd minute, helping Czech Republic earn the win in their Euro debut. The right-back also sent in the second-most crosses for his side. He will now face a tougher matchup against Croatia on Friday.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists against Southampton Coufal assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 win over Southampton.
Impact Coufal assisted Pablo Fornals second goal in the 33rd minute to give them the 2-0 lead. The midfielder failed to score in the season, but finished with seven assists in 45 chances created over 34 starts, and will now look to keep improving his numbers in 2021-22.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
West Ham's CL hopes damaged by 1-0 loss to Everton
West Ham’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time have been damaged by a 1-0 home loss to Everton in the Premier LeagueMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Antonio returns to earn West Ham 2-1 win over Burnley in EPL
Michail Antonio returned from injury to revive West Ham’s push for European qualification with both of the team’s goals in a 2-1 win at Burnley in the English Premier LeagueMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
West Ham's top-4 bid back on track thanks to Antonio double
With Michail Antonio and other key players out injured, West Ham’s improbable bid for a first ever Champions League qualification was thrown off trackMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lingard's double leads West Ham to 3-2 win over Leicester
Jesse Lingard took his goal tally to eight in nine appearances since joining West Ham on loan from Manchester United by netting twice in a 3-2 victory over LeicesterAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pandemic restrictions limit 4 Czechs to 1 of 3 qualifiers
Four Czech Republic players from Germany’s Bundesliga are available to play only one of the opening three qualifiers this month for the 2022 World Cup due to coronavirus restrictio...MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vladimir Coufal, the making of West Ham's RoboCop Coufal was written off as a boy so he did everything to prove his doubters wrong. And West Ham is proof he has done that
MARCH 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
