VLADIMIR COUFAL NEWS

Picks up knock with Czechia Coufal suffered a knock in training with the Czech Republic and will not take part in Tuesday's match against Albania.

Impact This doesn't sound like a major injury for Coufal, but it's worth monitoring in the next few days, as West Ham are back in action Saturday against Manchester City. If Coufal isn't ready for that match, Ben Johnson and Thilo Kehrer are most likely to enter the starting XI at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Regular starter again Coufal has contributed eight crosses, three chances created, ten tackles (six won) and 14 clearances through four games this season.

Impact Coufal has played well on both sides of the ball this season, contributing three chances created and eight crosses (two accurate) in the attack, along with ten tackles (six won), five interceptions and 14 clearances in the defense. He looks to be a normal starter once again for West ham after starting all four of their matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in EPL finale Coufal made three clearances, created three chances and won three of five tackles in the 2-1 defeat against Leicester City.

Impact Coufal kept two clean sheets and recorded an assist in 27 Premier League appearances (24 starts) at right-back this season, a decrease from his four assists in 2021/22 but he did slightly increase his chances created output (26 in this campaign vs. 21 in the last). The 30-year-old also helped West Ham win its first piece of silverware since 1980 with Wednesday's triumph over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League Final.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unused on bench Coufal (hamstring) went unused on the bench during Thursday's 1-0 Conference League win over AZ Alkmaar.

Impact Coufal was able to travel and was listed on the bench two good signs that he is ready to return from a hamstring issue that sidelined him for a pair of matches. The right-back wasn't given any time off the bench, giving some doubt about the type of role he's ready for heading into a Sunday Premier League clash with Leeds.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling for UECL match Coufal (hamstring) is traveling with the team for Thursday's Europa Conference League clash against AZ Alkmaar, according to West Ham manager David Moyes on Wednesday.

Impact Coufal has missed his side's last three games in all competitions since suffering a hamstring injury against Manchester City in early May, including the first leg of this UECL semifinal against AZ. But Moyes said that Coufal is "doing well" and has a "good chance" to play on Thursday, even if Thilo Kehrer is still the more likely option to start at right-back for now.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins light running Coufal (hamstring) has begun light jogging in his recovery, according to manager David Moyes. "He is starting to do some light jogging. He has got a slight hamstring tweak but he i...

Impact Coufal probably has another week to go in recovery, at minimum, so his best chance for a return will be the final league match of the season. If all goes well, he'll get minutes in that game or even if West Ham advance to the final of the Europa Conference League. Thilo Kehrer has started at right-back the last couple matches in Coufal's place.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury confirmed Coufal suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's match against Manchester, "He felt his hamstring, so we're not sure. We'll get him scanned in the morning, we'll see how he is...

Impact Coufal will miss at least one match in what appears to be a hamstring strain, however further tests are to be administered to find out the severity of the injury. He will likely not be available for Saturday's match, leaving Thilo Kehrer with the opportunity to start at right back against Manchester United.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Coufal was brought off with an injury during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Coufal picked up an injury in the second half and had to be replaced by Ben Johnson. Coufal has been the normal starter when fit and available and would figure to take the starting role back as soon as possible. If Coufal is ruled out for any period of time it would be Johnson and Thilo Kehrer competing for starts on the right side of the defense. Coufal's first chance to return is a Sunday clash with Manchester United.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in defeat Coufal registered five crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Liverpool.

Impact Coufal peppered the box with crosses, trying to come back in what was a jammy loss. The wing-back sits on just a single assist through 23 appearances, far and away his worst return through his previous three seasons in London. Coufal has also seen fewer chances to send crosses in, with just seven crosses in his last three matches.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers first assist of season Coufal assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Coufal had a great game on Saturday and was the bedrock of West Ham's defense. The Czech showed his value in contributing to attacks by assisting Lucas Paqueta, scorer of the Hammers second goal. From 22 appearances (19 starts) this was the defender's first assist and he has delivered two clean sheets.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy during break Coufal (heel) started both international matches with Czech Republic, going the full 90 during Monday's goalless draw.

Impact Coufal was a major part of the team throughout each of the international matches. The wing-back appeared to have recovered from the heel issues that had been plaguing him, and should be fully fit and available for an April 2 clash with Southampton.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return soon Coufal (heel) is hopeful to return to the starting XI soon, he recently told WHUFC.com.

Impact Coufal is dealing with a bit of plantar fasciitis, which can either last three-plus months or a couple weeks. This one seems will keep him out through the international break and at that point, it will be about a month of matches that he'd have missed. The hope is that he can return in April, but nothing is guaranteed with this injury and a combination of Ben Johnson and Thilo Kehrer are expected to keep starting at right-back.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Coufal (heel) will not make the trip to Aston Villa on Sunday, according to manager David Moyes. "Vladimir Coufal has a plantar fascia issue in his heel and time will help it, but...

Impact Coufal has developed further issues in his heel and will miss his second match in a row. The timeline of his recovery is still not determined, but Ben Johnson will probably start as right back until Coufal is fully healed

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Saturday Coufal (heel) is facing a fitness test in order to be available for the clash against Brighton this weekend.

Impact Coufal was forced out at halftime of last weekend's win over Nottingham Forest with a heel injury and then had to miss Wednesday's FA Cup loss to Manchester United. It is unclear whether he will be available against Brighton on Saturday, but Ben Johnson could continue in his place at right-back if necessary.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with heel injury Coufal will miss Wednesday's FA Cup match with a heel injury, according to manager David Moyes.

Impact This isn't good news for Coufal, who was forced off at halftime of the match over the weekend. It wouldn't be surprising if this forced him to miss time, though the extent of the injury hasn't been revealed. This injury could mean a return to the starting XI for Aaron Cresswell with Ben Johnson playing at right-back.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five tackles in draw Coufal generated five tackles (three won), four crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions and three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.

Impact Coufal had a season high of tackles as he was all over the stat sheet for West Ham on Saturday. This brings his average tackles a game to two while also averaging 4.6 crosses a contest. The 30-year-old has totaled 28 crosses (six accurate), 16 tackles (nine won), nine interceptions and 18 clearances in the last six matches.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Coufal generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Wolverhampton.

Impact As the Hammers' starting right-back, Coufal created 13 chances across that many games he has played since August. The defender is expected to rejuvenate his form during 2023. Otherwise, Coufal should receive little consideration from fantasy managers and will be relegated alongside the struggling Hammers.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Wolves Coufal is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolverhampton.

Impact Coufal is good to go after dealing with a knee injury suffered in West Ham's previous league match. The fullback takes up a role in the West Ham back four looking for his first clean sheet or goal involvement in 13 appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Saturday Coufal (knee) will be a doubt against Wolverhampton on Saturday. Manager David Moyes told reporters, "Vladimir Coufal, we're going to have to have a look at because he took a clatt...

Impact Coufal was unable to compete in the club's FA Cup contest due to his knee problem. In his last three outings (all starts), the right-back recorded 18 crosses (three accurate), nine tackles (five won) and eight clearances. If he is cleared to play, Coufal should push the attack from the backline where he will offer solid fantasy value.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for FA Cup tie Coufal (knee) will have to be assessed for his availability to play in Saturday's FA Cup clash against Brentford, West Ham manager David Moyes said Friday.

Impact Coufal had to sub out of Wednesday's draw with Leeds United following a heavy tackle by Crysencio Summerville on his knee. Moyes said "We will need to check him out," but even if he is forced to miss the FA Cup match at the weekend, he doesn't seem expected to miss much time beyond that.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with bloodied knee Coufal came off with a bloody knee during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Leeds.

Impact Coufal was caught by a nasty tackle and came off limping with a bleeding knee. The defender was replaced by Aaron Cresswell, who was being rotated Wednesday during a busy portion of the schedule. Coufal's next chance for Premier League action is a Jan. 14 trip to Wolves.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham transfer notebook: Coufal and Ashby futures; Juranovic and Keane interest The latest on Vladimir Coufal & Harrison Ashby’s futures at West Ham, as well as interest in Celtic’s Josip Juranovic and Everton’s Michael...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

VAR calls help West Ham beat Bournemouth 2-0 in EPL

West Ham has been helped by two VAR calls for its goals in beating Bournemouth 2-0 in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Ham rallies for 1-1 draw against Tottenham in EPL

Club-record signing Lucas Paqueta had a chance to score a late winner for West Ham but in the end it had to be content with a 1-1 draw against London rival Tottenham on Wednesday a...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Departs after collision Coufal was replaced by Ben Johnson after 70 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Brighton following a collision.

Impact Coufal needed help from the training staff to get off the pitch and likely suffered a concussion. With Johnson taking his place, if Coufal remains out for any matches there will be further depth issues as there isn't a backup right-back in the side even if Johnson is capable of playing in that spot.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE