Worries about Kingsley Coman again

FC Bayern Munich apparently has to worry about Kingsley Coman again. Leon Goretzka teases Robert Lewandowski before the clash with Barça – and Jamal Musiala sets a personal record. News and rumors about FCB.

There is more news from the German record champions here.

FC Bayern, News: Concerns about Kingsley Coman

Kingsley Coman celebrated his return to the starting XI against TSG Hoffenheim after the yellow-red suspension from the Dortmund game, but this only lasted a good hour. In the 61st minute, the Frenchman had to be replaced by Sadio Mané, the thigh caused problems.

After all, the suffering dribbling artist should not be a serious injury. After the game, which Bayern won 2-0, coach Julian Nagelsmann cautiously gave the all-clear: “It was a horse kiss, so we took it off as a precaution. But I don’t think it’s a structural injury.”

Coman has already missed five games this season due to a torn hamstring. In just nine appearances across all competitions, the 26-year-old has only managed one goal.

FC Bayern, News: Leon Goretzka teases Lewandowski

For FCB, the Champions League continues on Wednesday. After four wins in four games, the Munich team has certainly qualified for the round of 16, so the visit to FC Barcelona is primarily about a lot of prestige. It’s different with the opponent: only if Barça beats Bayern do the Catalans have a realistic chance of progressing – should Inter Milan not win against Viktoria Pilsen beforehand.

Barcelona and striker Robert Lewandowski shouldn’t expect pity from the German record champions, as Leon Goretzka makes it clear: “Lewy has been very spoiled at Bayern, always being at least in the round of 16 and progressing. But now we can’t take that into account anymore .” In the first duel with the former goalscorer, Bayern won 2-0 in their own stadium.

Bayern notes: Gnabry sets an exclamation mark – two with room for improvement

1/17

FC Bayern won 2-0 at TSG Hoffenheim. While one could do self-promotion in the absence of Sané and Mané (initially on the bench), two colleagues had problems. The notes of the Munich.

2/17

SVEN ULREICH: He mastered the few challenges (Rutter, Prömel) in the first half, in the end there were three saves. Now and again integrated into the game structure, pleasant working day in the Kraichgau. Grade: 2.5.

3/17

BENJAMIN PAVARD: Early challenged against Angelino and with mini wobblers. Frequently involved in the game opening and with several nice lateral displacements. Also won important duels – and didn’t lose a single one (7/7). Grade: 2.

4/17

DAYOT UPAMECANO: Had to show his pace against Rutter one time or another and had a hard time, in one case close to a foul and in another badly nibbled. He later saw the due yellow card. Saved still on the line. grade: 4

5/17

MATHIJS DE LIGT: Less conspicuous than neighbor Upamecano, which doesn’t have to be a bad thing for a central defender. Most clearing actions (8), (almost) faultless in a duel. Again the hoped-for resting place. Grade: 2.5.

6/17

ALPHONSO DAVIES: A lot went left, the Canadian always had the forward gear switched on. Defensively against Prömel with the well-known carelessness. But also pushed again and again in the second half, very diligent, best pass rate. Note 3.

7/17

JOSHUA KIMMICH: Once again the focal point of the Munich game and almost flawless. Winning the ball before the 2:0. Most ball actions (93), one of the best pass rates (88 percent), many ball wins. Unspectacular, but strong. Grade: 2.

8/17

LEON GORETZKA: As usual, played the more offensive part next to Kimmich and scored plus points with the header extension to Musiala. He let the 2:0 lie. Had a few minor mistakes in the game, a lot went past him. There’s more. Grade. 3.5.

9/17

KINGSLEY COMAN: Got ahead of Mané due to pressure and needed a few minutes to get into the game. Very committed and on the road a lot, but the last punch was missing. Rather pale compared to his neighbors. grade: 4

10/17

JAMAL MUSIALA: He ripped off the invitation to make it 1-0 and subsequently made deals. He frivolously frittered away a promising counterattack. Held his knee several times and was allowed to call it a day after 75 minutes. Grade: 2.5.

11/17

SERGE GNABRY: Scored the first deal and was initially THE asset in the Bayern game. Just as he seemed to be breaking down, he staged Choupo-Moting perfectly. Most shots of all players (5). Exclamation mark to Mané, Sané and Co. Grade: 2.

12/17

ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING: He more than deserved another starting eleven nomination and tested Baumann (too central) after ten minutes. The second attempt worked. Often found in midfield as a pass station. Less conspicuous after the break. Grade: 2.5.

13/17

SADIO MANÉ: Replaced Coman after an hour. He had his most striking moments in stoppage time, when he missed a hundred percent – luckily he was offside – and missed the goal to the left. Grade: 3.5.

14/17

MARCEL SABITZER: Came for Goretzka and had a dangerous finish straight away. Blocked a short time later. Well integrated into the game, also in defensive duels with positive moments. Note 3.

15/17

MATHYS TEL: Called up in the front line for Choupo-Moting, he provoked a yellow card against Kabak. Also found on the wings, he did not succeed in counting anything. Grade: 3.5.

16/17

RYAN GRAVENBERCH: A finish, a duel won, there was not much more that the Dutchman, who is not particularly happy with his playing time, could do in about fifteen minutes. No rating.

17/17

NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: Was allowed to slip into an offensive role for Gnabry, but was no longer able to put himself in the limelight, also because FCB reduced his attacking efforts. No rating.

FC Bayern, insights: Benjamin Pavard is indispensable

FC Bayern are chasing league leaders Union Berlin with a 2-0 win at TSG Hoffenheim. The Bundesliga lethargy seems to have ended. In addition, Serge Gnabry sent a clear signal to his competition, while another star underpinned his regular place. Three insights into the game.

FC Bayern, News: Record for Jamal Musiala

After not scoring against Dortmund and Freiburg, Jamal Musiala scored his sixth goal of the current Bundesliga season in Sinsheim. Overall, it was his ninth competitive goal of the season, surpassing last season’s eight goals after just 16 games.

For classification: In 2021/22 the 19-year-old made 40 appearances. Incidentally, there is no U20 player in Europe with Musiala’s goal tally.

FC Bayern, News: Vincenzo Grifo apologizes

“Stealing” records is actually FC Bayern’s main job. No club in the Bundesliga holds so many records. But the Munich team got rid of one at the weekend, because ex-goalgetter and cult striker Luca Toni has lost his title as a record Italian: Vincenzo Grifo from SC Freiburg surpassed the 38th goal with a wonderfully chipped penalty in the 2-0 win against Bremen Tore Tonis and greets from the top of the ranking.

Freiburg’s playmaker celebrated the goal with the legendary ear-screw goal celebration of his compatriot. “The celebration was of course for Luca Toni. I apologize to him because he is an outstanding striker, player and person,” said Grifo. “I also dedicate the goal to him because I was a big fan of his and watched him a lot with the Squadra Azzurra and Bayern.”

FC Bayern: The games until the World Cup break

meeting	Opponent	contest	location
October 26, 9 p.m	Barcelona FC	Champions League	away
October 29, 3:30 p.m	FSV Mainz 05	Bundesliga	home
November 1, 9 p.m	Inter Milan	Champions League	home
November 5, 3:30 p.m	Hertha BSC	Bundesliga	away
November 8, 8:30 p.m	Werder Bremen	Bundesliga	home
November 12, 6:30 p.m	FC Schalke 04	Bundesliga	away