Injury blow for Bayern Munich: Kingsley Coman and Noussair Mazraoui to miss upcoming matches
- Rob Fleming
- 14 December 2023
Bayern Munich's key players Kingsley Coman and Noussair Mazraoui will be sidelined for the upcoming matches due to injuries, the club confirmed.
The dynamic duo sustained injuries during Bayern's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Coman netting the decisive goal.
A club statement from the reigning German champions revealed, "Bayern will be without Kingsley Coman and Noussair Mazraoui for their upcoming matches." It detailed that the Frenchman is grappling with a thigh muscle tear on his right leg, while the Moroccan Mazraoui faces a similar issue on his left thigh.
With two Bundesliga fixtures left before the winter break, Bayern face a challenging schedule. First up is a home clash against 3rd-placed Stuttgart this Sunday, followed by an away fixture against Wolfsburg next Wednesday. Currently sitting in second place, trailing Bayer Leverkusen by four points with a game in hand, Bayern aim to close the gap in the title race.
The Bavarians secured their spot in the Champions League, Round of 16, on Tuesday by topping Group A. However, the absence of Coman and Mazraoui is a blow for the team, raising concerns about their performance in the crucial upcoming domestic fixtures.
This injury setback poses a notable challenge for Bayern, especially considering the impactful contributions both Coman and Mazraoui have made throughout the season. The club's depth will be put to the test as they aim to maintain their pursuit of the Bundesliga title amidst a competitive field.
As Bayern fans anxiously await the return of these key players, the team will need to rely on their collective strength and tactical adaptability to navigate through this challenging period.
Injuries are an unfortunate aspect of football, and Bayern Munich will now look to other squad members to step up and fill the void left by Coman and Mazraoui as they aim to stay in contention for domestic and international success.
