Coman missing for FC Bayern against VfB, Kane questionable

Bundesliga - Coman missing for FC Bayern against VfB, Kane questionable

In addition to the usual defensive bottlenecks, FC Bayern Munich are suddenly plagued by personnel concerns in their brilliant offense ahead of the top match in the Bundesliga against VfB Stuttgart.

In addition to international Serge Gnabry (muscle tendon injury in the left adductor area), Kingsley Coman is also definitely out injured this evening (7.30 pm/Sat.1 and DAZN). And in Bayern's last home game of the year, the German record champions have announced on their website that ailing goalscorer Harry Kane is "doubtful".

In the thrilling chasing duel between the runners-up in the table and the surprisingly strong third-placed team from Stuttgart, veteran Thomas Müller, who Tuchel has mostly only considered as a part-time player of late, could once again become really important in the sold-out Allianz Arena. "Of course he's in the draw to start," said the coach.

Müller can be used flexibly

Müller could replace Coman on the wing, but also Kane up front if necessary. The internationals Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala are set. Other alternatives to Müller in attack are Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and youngster Mathys Tel.

With his experience, Müller is a specialist for top games and was also able to recommend himself as a wild card in the 1:0 in the Champions League against Manchester United. Coman's winning goal, which he set up, came after he was substituted.

Tuchel said on Friday that the 34-year-old had deserved a starting role again for some time. "He's training brilliantly, there's no news. He's behaving sensationally well and played very well again against ManU when he came in off the bench." And Müller can also play on the right wing. "That's where he grew up too," said Tuchel, recalling the days of the young Thomas Müller. "None of the four positions up front is a problem for him," noted the Bayern coach.

Best offense in the league

With 44 goals in 13 games - an average of 3.4 - Munich have the best offense in the league. The absence of Coman, who tore a muscle fiber in his calf in Manchester, hurts, complained Tuchel: "Kingsley decided the game against ManU and played very strongly throughout the entire first half of the season." However, should Kane also miss out for the first time in the Bundesliga, it would be an even bigger blow to the attacking force.

The Englishman has been involved in more than 50 percent of Bayern's goals in the league; he has scored 18 and set up five. Against Stuttgart, Kane is expected to go head-to-head with Serhou Guirassy, who has scored 16 times so far.

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1. Despite the excitement surrounding their top game against VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich are dealing with injury concerns in their offensive unit, particularly the absence of Kingsley Coman and the doubtfulness of Harry Kane.
2. The absence of Serge Gnabry, also due to injury, adds to Bayern's troubles before their final home game of the year on DAZN and Sat.1.
3. As a potential replacement for Coman, Thomas Müller could see a return to prominence in the Bundesliga, given his flexibility and experience in top games, as noted by coach Tuchel.
4. In Baden-Württemberg, VfB Stuttgart have surged to third place in the Bundesliga, posing a significant challenge to Bayern's title ambitions despite the potential absence of stars like Coman and Kane.
5. For the Bundesliga's top-scoring team, missing Coman's contributions from the wing and Kane's impact up front would be a significant blow, given their invaluable roles in securing 44 goals so far in the season.
6. With stellar performances by Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala etched on their resume, FC Bayern Munich will look to adapt their strategy to compensate for the potential loss of Kane, who has been instrumental in their league success with 18 goals and 5 assists.
7. Allianz Arena in Munich, Bavaria, will likely be buzzing with fervor as they witness the thrilling clash between two German soccer titans, with Fans of Stuttgart eager to upset the Bundesliga champions.
8. Kane's potential absence opens an opportunity for VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy to make a significant impact in Munich, with 16 goals to his name this season, creating a talented duel between the two strikers.
9. Despite the turmoil in their attack, Bayern still boasts an impressive lineup with players like Alberto Dort, Dayot Upamecano, Joshua Kimmich, and Leon Goretzka, ensuring they'll still bring their defensive prowess to the table against Stuttgart.
10. After his impressive performance as a substitute against Manchester United, Thomas Müller's return to the starting lineup in Munich holds promise, providing a potential source of energy and inspiration in a season filled with several twists and turns.
11. As the Bundesliga competition enters its final stretch, Boston-born Englishman Harry Kane's potential absence would be a double-edged sword for Bayern, creating a ripple effect across the Bundesliga table, with interesting consequences awaiting both teams in the derby.

Source: www.stern.de