The picture of Kingsley Coman on crutches dampened the mood at FC Bayern Munich after the turbulent victory in the neighborhood duel at FC Augsburg.
According to the evening’s announcement, the German record champions will have to do without the French national player “in the coming weeks” after the wild 3:2 (2:0), especially in the final phase. Coman suffered a torn medial ligament in his left knee.
“It’s a bit magical at the moment that we go out with an injured player every game,” complained veteran Thomas Müller after the French international’s early substitution. The French newspaper “L’Équipe” and the “Bild” newspaper initially reported on the diagnosis.
Pavlovic mit Premierentor
The Munich team has long been in a personnel emergency – and yet is still keeping the pressure on leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga championship race. “Those were three extremely important points,” said coach Thomas Tuchel after a spectacle influenced by several decisions by the video referee. The 50-year-old praised the attitude of his team without Joshua Kimmich and Dayot Upamecano
Kimmich’s midfield substitute Aleksandar Pavlovic with his debut goal in the 23rd minute and Alphonso Davies (45.5) gave the newly formed team a comfortable half-time lead. In front of 30,660 spectators in the sold-out Augsburg Arena, including Max Eberl, who was considered the future Bayern sports director, Harry Kane (58th) only temporarily took the explosiveness out of an exchange of blows with his first goal of the new year and his 23rd of this Bundesliga season . The game really picked up speed again with two late penalties.
“In the end it became turbulent again,” said Tuchel. As the winner, he and his stars can go to the traditional fan club visits on Sunday.
Bayern without Kimmich
Augsburg’s captain Ermedin Demirovic (52nd/90th 4 penalty kicks) had given the home team hope for the longed-for coup against the German record champions with his ninth and tenth goals. Shortly before the end, national goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (88th) parried a self-inflicted penalty from Sven Michel, but was then powerless against Demirovic. After two away defeats in a row, FC Bayern was finally able to win again against their fearful opponents Augsburg.
Bayern were missing an important passing point in midfield without Kimmich, who had a shoulder injury. This and other failures were initially clearly visible to Tuchel’s team. After taking the lead, the Munich team got into a flow of play. Unmoved by courageous Augsburg players, she took the lead. After a corner from Raphael Guerreiro, who this time was helping out as a right-back, teenager Pavlovic switched quickly in the penalty area and gave Augsburg keeper Finn Dahmen no chance. The 19-year-old was once again recommended for further chances in defensive midfield.
The celebrated goal scene ended with serious consequences for Coman. FCA attacker Phillip Tietz fell unhappily on the Frenchman’s left lower leg. Coman had to be accompanied into the cabin with the support of medical staff; he was unable to put any weight on his left leg. “It’s extremely painful right now,” said Tuchel, even before the diagnosis followed that evening. Coman will be missing from the top game in Leverkusen in two weeks.
“Many 50/50 situations were not for us”
The tour had an impact. It dampened the mood of the people of Augsburg. Leroy Sane
The Munich team were unable to switch to administration mode, but the connection fell too early after the break after a header from Demirovic. But then the video referee called in again when Kane’s score was given 3-1 because of an alleged offside position. This goal was initiated by Jamal Musiala, who was involved in almost every dangerous goal-scoring effort by FC Bayern in the second half.
Mathys Tel (81′), who came on for Coman, failed to hit the post. Thomas Müller was only allowed to take part in the final phase despite the staff shortage. His foul against Demirovic made the final minutes even more exciting. “Many 50/50 situations were not for us,” complained Augsburg coach Jess Thorup. “We lacked a bit of luck.”
