Kolo Muani: France Star Who Missed Golden Chance in World Cup Final Sets ‘Impossible’ Record in Germany

• Randal Kolo Muani has picked up the pieces from where he left off in the Bundesliga in his first post-World Cup Bundesliga match
• He showed huge potential by helping France recover from a 2-0 loss to send the World Cup final to extra time and eventually penalties
• Despite his impressive showing, the 24-year-old forward is fondly remembered for his last-gasp missed opportunity

Randal Kolo Muani became the first player to reach double figures for assists in just 15 appearances in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Kolo Muani chalked the incredible feat in Frankfurt's comprehensive 3-0 victory over Schalke following the return of the German top-flight after the World Cup break.

The Frenchman set the tone for the high-flying Eagles when he provided an assist for Jesper Lindstrom to break the deadlock for the home side.

Subsequent goals from Rafael Borre and defender Buta helped Frankfurt climb into the top two of the Bundesliga standings, per Bleacher Report.

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Despite not getting his name on the scoresheet, the 24-year-old former Nantes striker was the star of the show, setting a new record in the German elite division.

According to Opta Franz, no player has reached double figures for assists in as few appearances since 2004/2005. He has provided 10 assists in just 15 appearances.

It appears, Kolo Muani has managed to exorcise the ghost of missing a gilt-edge chance during the 2022 FIFA World Cup final which cost France their world title.

Who is Kolo Muani?

Randal Kolo Muani received a call-up to France's team for the 2022 World Cup as compensation for an impressive start to his Bundesliga career.

The Eintracht Frankfurt forward made his name known on the biggest stage possible by entering the World Cup game against Argentina and helping France recover from the 2-0 loss.

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He displayed a huge potential, and numerous clubs have expressed his interest.

Kolo Muani scores crucial goal

Sports Brief earlier reported that a second-half goal from French striker Randal Kolo Muani let Frankfurt secure a draw at local rivals Mainz on Sunday.

Mainz hit the lead after 40 minutes when German striker Jonathan Burkardt slammed in a loose ball after a save from Frankfurt's Qatar-bound 'keeper Kevin Trapp.

Frankfurt - who have won seven of their past eight - hit back after 67 minutes, when a superb flicked assist from German forward Mario Goetze found its way to Kolo Muani, who slammed the ball home.