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Subs off at halftime Kossounou was forced off at halftime of Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim with a thigh injury.

Impact Kossounou was forced off at halftime, though the substitution was deemed precautionary. More information on the full extent of injury should be available ahead of mid week action against Qarabag.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Kossounou (strain) got the start in Friday's 2-1 win in a friendly against Paderborn.

Impact Kossounou returned to the starting XI on Friday after finishing the 2022-23 Bundesliga on the sideline with a strain. The defender is back fit once more and will once again hope to earn a consistent role in the starting XI. Kossounou made 24 appearances (17 starts) in 2022-23.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Kossounou (strain) won't play again in the 2022/23 season, Bayer Leverkusen announced Friday.

Impact Kossounou picked up a muscular issue during Thursday's clash with Roma, and is now going to miss the final three matches in the Bundesliga. With Kossounou sidelined it will be Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie and Edmond Tapsoba forming the back-three.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To be further assessed Kossounou (strain) is set to travel home while awaiting the results of his injury, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Kossounou was forced to come off early during Thursday's Europa League match against Roma after picking up a muscular injury. He will not be available Sunday as he is in doubt to return before the season ends. In the meantime, Piero Hincapie, Jonathan Tah and Edmond Tapsoba are expected to start at center back against VfB Stuttgart.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off in first half Kossounou (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of Thursday's clash with Roma due to an apparent injury.

Impact Kossounou was brought off after just 35 minutes due to an apparent injury. Kossounou has carved out a somewhat consistent role in the starting XI, with 24 starts in all competitions. Mitchell Bakker replace Kossounou on Thursday, shifting Piero Hincapie into the back three to replace the injured center-back. Kossounou's first chance to return is a Sunday trip to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Kossounou (strain) participated during Tuesday's training session.

Impact Koussounou returns after a muscle injury kept him out for the Nov. 12 win over Stuttgart. He still has the rest of the World Cup and winter break to complete his recovery and with 10 starts in 16 games he's a regular part of the lineup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle injury Kossounou is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart due to a muscularl injury.

Impact Kossounou misses out on the trip after picking up the injury in the buildup. The centerback will have over two months to recover before the Bundesliga resumes in January.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso's Leverkusen loses 3-0 to Porto in Champions League

Two goals for Mehdi Taremi from the penalty spot and superb goalkeeping from Diogo Costa lifted Porto to a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Provides rare assist Kossounou had an assist while crossing once inaccurately, creating two chances, making an interception and two clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Kossounou set up Kerem Demirbay in the 57th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the defender as he lined up at right back during Saturday's match.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Establishes immediate role Kossounou made 27 appearances (20 starts) throughout the 2021/22 season, making 59 clearances and 23 tackles.

Impact Kossounou joined Leverkusen from Brugge and established an immediate role in the starting XI. The defender did well throughout the season earning a starting role at center-back and right-back depending on where he was needed. His flexibility and immediate composure are likely to keep Kossounou in the starting XI for the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Wolfsburg Kossounou (thigh) is in Leverkusen's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Kossounou suffered a thigh injury in last weekend's defeat against Koln, and he missed the midweek defeat in the Europa League, but he's back on the pitch from the start in Sunday's game.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Koln Kossounou was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's defeat against FC Koln with a thigh strain. He made a block, four clearances and an interception in the match before being taken of...

Impact Kossounou made his first Bundesliga start since 2021 on Sunday, but his day was cut short at halftime due to injury. He was replaced by Edmond Tapsoba in central defense.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined against Mainz Kossounou (strain) was left out of the match-day squad versus Mainz on Friday.

Impact Kossounou will be sidelined for his fifth time in the club's last six contests, with his only appearance coming off the bench Feb. 6 versus Borussia Dortmund. As such, his absence is unlikely to impact the bulk of fantasy players.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Kossounou (strain) has returned to training but won't be a starting option Friday, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Kossounou is set to return Friday, but the defender won't be making his way back into the starting XI. The defender is a solid fantasy play when starting but isn't worth considering off the bench. Jeremie Frimpong is likely to remain in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle injury Kossounou (strain) has a muscle injury and will be sidelined for a week, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Kossounou is out with a muscle injury and is set to miss Saturday's clash with Stuttgart. The defender will look to return as soon as possible after missing nearly a month at AFCON. Jeremie Frimpong should stay in the starting XI with Kossounou sidelined.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Travels to AFCON Kossounou is at AFCON and is set to miss all of January with Ivory Coast.

Impact Kossounou is set to miss January while away with Ivory Coast at AFCON. The central defender is a lack-luster fantasy option simply due to his role, and likely will be easily replace by Jeremie Frimpong or Jonathan Tah.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench in draw Kossounou made an assist after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Kossounou was brought in the 86th minute, replacing Jeremie Frimpong, and ended up being instumental for his side to find a game-tying goal in the 90th minute as he failed control of the ball after a free-kick cross became an assist for an unmarked Robert Andrich inside the six-yard box. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet for the centre back since joining Leverkusen. He'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during Nov. 20 home clash against Bochum.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen hosts Bayern Munich as top 2 meet in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to maintain its Bundesliga challenge longer than it did the last time it hosted Bayern Munich

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Euro scouting guide: Brahim Diaz, Mohamed Bayo, Odilon Kossounou and Mohamed-Ali Cho From players let go by Manchester City and Everton to Leverkusen's latest centre-back signing and a striker making the step up to Ligue 1

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bayern beats Leipzig 4-1, Dortmund comes from behind 3 times

Bayern Munich has issued a Bundesliga statement with a 4-1 victory in Leipzig

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Signs with Leverkusen Kossounou joined Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year contract from Club Brugge, his new club announced Thursday.

Impact Kossounou had a number of clubs circling for his signature but it was Die Werkself that were able to get the deal done. After making 27 league appearances last season, he'll add another talented young center-back to a team loaded at that position, though they've recently dealt with injuries as well.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Alonso's Leverkusen loses 3-0 to Porto in Champions League

Leverkusen hosts Bayern Munich as top 2 meet in Bundesliga

Bayern beats Leipzig 4-1, Dortmund comes from behind 3 times