Vladimir Coufal - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Departure announced Coufal is going to depart West Ham at the end of the season, the club announced.

Impact Coufal is among four West Ham players from their Conference League triumphs that are officially leaving the club. The defender's role has dwindled this season, but prior to that he was a consistent starter for the Hammers. Coufal still seems to have something left in the tank, providing seven assists in the 2023/24 campaign.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and plays 80 Coufal (hamstring) started and played 80 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Faroe Islands.

Impact Coufal returned to play from his hamstring injury Saturday, as he would see the starting XI while serving with Czechia. This is good news for the defender after he missed the club's past five games, as he should now be deemed fit. That said, he should be an option to face Wolves on April 1, starting in only eight of his 16 appearances this season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, remains out Coufal (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Coufal is still not an option despite training this week, as he is once again left on the sidelines. The defender will now look to return after the break, seeing he has trained, hoping to end his five-game absence.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Has been training this week Coufal (hamstring) has been training this week and might have a chance to be available for Monday's game against Newcastle United, manager Graham Potter told Roshane Thomas of The...

Impact Coufal has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, but this latest report is encouraging, and signals a scenario in which he might be an option, even to see minutes off the bench. The veteran right-back has recorded 15 appearances (eight starts) in the current Premier League campaign.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

No update Coufal (hamstring) wasn't mentioned by manager Graham Potter ahead of Monday's clash with Newcastle.

Impact Coufal wasn't mentioned among the injured ahead of Monday's clash. The timeline and news around his hamstring injury have been murky at best. It's not clear if this is a sign Coufal is nearing a return, or if the defender isn't even progressing in the right direction. Coufal has missed three matches with the hamstring issue.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday, hopeful for Monday Coufal (hamstring) is out for Thursday's match against Leicester City but is eyeing a return against Newcastle on March 10, according to manager Graham Potter. "Vladimir is progres...

Impact Coufal looks to be on the mends and nearing a return, although it will be too soon Thursday, with the hamstring still being too much. He will now turn to March 10 against Newcaslte for his return, as he is already questionable for that match and will hope to train over the next few days. A fitness test will likely decide his availability, probably seeing the bench if fit after serving in a rotational role and starting in eight of his 16 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Coufal (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Graham Potter. "Vladi still had a little bit of a feeling [in his hamstring] so the game will c...

Impact Coufal will miss the call once again Saturday due to his hamstring issues. However, the defender is seeing improvements and could be back with the club soon, as he was claimed to have an outside chance to face Leicester City on Feb. 27. He is more of a rotational player, starting in eight of his 16 appearances, so this isn't a major loss, although he is their first option off the bench in the defense when an injury occurs.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances against Chelsea Coufal recorded five clearances, one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Monday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Coufal has seen a start in the last two PL matches, recording a start in the last four league appearances while collecting 13 clearances, six crosses (four accurate) and seven tackles in that span.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring with own goal Coufal recorded an own goal, one shot (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Coufal saw an unfortunate start to the match Saturday, as in the 10th minute, he would score an own goal. He would recover after that, showing a decent display in the offense and defense. He would end up with one shot, two chances created and three crosses in the attack to go along with one interception, three tackles won and three clearances in the defense.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in loss Coufal assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Portugal.

Impact Coufal deftly assisted the lone Czechia goal Tuesday during their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Portugal. In addition to his offensive production, Coufal contributed three tackles (two won), two interceptions, seven clearances and three blocks to Czechia's all-out defensive effort. The West Ham United fullback registered seven assists over 36 starting appearances during the 2023 - 2024 Premier League season.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive finish to strong year Coufal generated three crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact After logging only five assists between his 2021-22 and 2022-23 Premier League seasons, Coufal stepped up his output during the 2023-24 campaign, one in which he logged seven assists on 33 chances created and 106 crosses (25 accurate). Along with 83 clearances and 43 interceptions, all the aforementioned tallies mark Coufal's career bests since the 2020-21 Premier League, his debut season with West Ham.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Coufal created one chance during Sunday's 5-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Coufal got the start and played the full 90 for the third match in a row, and created his first chance since March. Still it was another poor showing from the right-back, who seems to be struggling to get forward. The entire Hammers XI is in poor form, and Coufal has fallen particularly foul of that, with little offensively since a March 17 clash with Aston Villa.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in draw Coufal made an assist, had two shots (one on target) and sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Coufal was once again a great source of offense from the right flank, going up the field whenever given room and delivering some dangerous crosses, including the one that was headed home by Michail Antonio for the opening goal of the game. This was the seventh assist of the campaign for the right-back, who already tied his best mark in the category since joining the Hammers in 2020.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks assist drought Monday Coufal assisted once to go with three crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 4-2 victory over Brentford.

Impact Coufal set up Jarrod Bowen's goal in the seventh minute to take the 2-0 lead, his sixth assist of the season and his first since Dec. 3. After recording four assists in the first eight matches of the season, Coufal has slowed down quite a bit and now has just two in his last 16 matches. He also created three chances Monday, his most since Sept. 30, and set a new season high with three accurate crosses.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for return Coufal is available to return for Sunday's trip to Manchester United after being sent off against Sheffield United.

Impact Coufal picked up the suspension after seeing a pair of yellow cards late during a two-all draw with Sheffield United. The right-back is now eligible for selection once more and should be back in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Manchester. Ben Johnson will be back on the bench with Coufal ready to go.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal sent off for second yellow against Sheffield United | Premier League

JANUARY 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Sent off late Coufal was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Sheffield United.

Impact Coufal was shown two yellow cards in stoppage time, the second of which forced West Ham down to ten men. The right back will miss the Hammers' next match against Bournemouth through suspension.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting FA Cup fixture Coufal (illness) is starting for West Ham during Sunday's FA Cup fixture against Bristol City.

Impact Coufal returns from an illness which kept him out of West Ham's match in the Premier League against Brighton. The fullback is a locked in starter when fit with five assists in 19 Premier League appearances thus far.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Preparing for Sunday Coufal (illness) is training ahead of Sunday's clash with Bristol City, according to coach Billy McKinlay. "Vladimir Coufal, Kurt Zouma, Lucas Paqueta and Michail Antonio are being...

Impact Coufal missed out last time out due to a flu, which he is expected to recover from before Sunday's clash. The only question for Coufal seems to be what his fitness will look like for Sunday's clash and if he can start or if he's left on the bench.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with flu Coufal (illness) is out for Tuesday's clash with Brighton due to a flu, he announced via Instagram.

Impact Coufal will miss Tuesday's match against Brighton due to a flu he is struggling with. The right-back is being replaced by Ben Johnson, who is only likely to see significant minutes while Coufal is out. Coufal's first chance to return in the Premier League will come during a Jan. 21 trip to Sheffield United.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in win Coufal recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 8...

Impact Coufal had a good defensive outing and led West Ham with a season-high six clearances. The right-back was quiet on offense stat-wise, though. He also received his fourth yellow card in the campaign and will now need to be extra careful.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in draw Coufal assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th m...

Impact Coufal helped open the scoring early in the match, as he set up teammate, Mohammed Kudus for a shot from the center of the box. The assist was the first in the last six league games for Coufal, who is now up to a total of five assists, in 14 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent home from Czech national team Coufal was forced to depart from the Czech national team for "violating team rules" per SPORTBible.

Impact Coufal issued an apology on his social media after his off the field actions that resulted in his dismissal from national team duties with the Czech Republic. There is no discipline issued from West Ham at the moment as he is expected to be available for Saturday's match versus Burnley. Coufal started all 12 games with the team this season, recording four assists while averaging about 2.7 crosses and 2.5 tackles per contest.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains starting role in defense Coufal has appeared in all 12 of West Ham's matches in the Premier League this season, registering 33 crosses (nine accurate), 31 tackles (22 won), 30 clearances and 14 crosses.

Impact Coufal has been a regular starter for West Ham this season, marking his third straight year in that role, except this time, he has adopted a role as a right-back instead of his normal midfield position. He has done well in that role so far, averaging one chance created and three crosses in the attack, along with 2.5 tackles and 1.5 clearances in the defense. The defender should remain in this role, discounting any injuries, as he has started in all but two matches this season for West Ham, only missing two contests in the UEL.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Everton Coufal is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Everton.

Impact Coufal returns after sitting out Thursday's Europa League match against Olympiacos with a slight muscle strain. The fullback is ready for Sunday's match against Everton as he'll make his 10th consecutive start in the Premier League.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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