ALEXIS CLAUDE-MAURICE NEWS

Fit for bench Claude-Maurice (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Claude-Maurice was a late call for Sunday but appears to have passed some testing, with the midfielder now an option from the bench. This is great news as he is expected to look for a starting role this season, hoping to see his debut off the bench Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Sunday Claude-Maurice (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Sandro Wagner. "Things are looking good, and his participation will be decided tom...

Impact Claude-Maurice was back in training Thursday and appears to have enough in him to be a close call for Sunday's game, likely needing to pass some testing to be an option. This comes after the midfielder has not played a game to start the season due to an ankle issue. He was set to be a starter for the club to begin the season before his injury, so he will hope to work back into that spot once fit.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted on training pitch Claude-Maurice (ankle) was viewed running on grass Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Claude-Maurice was expected to return to training soon and has, with the midfielder taking to the field for some running and individual drills. This will leave him on the brink of a return, just needing to join his teammates before being cleared. That said, a return this week seems unlikely, likely eyeing a return against Mainz on Sept. 20.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Should return to training soon Claude-Maurice (ankle) is expected to be back in training soon, according to manager Sandro Wagner, per Marco Scheinhof of Augsburger Allgemeine. "It's getting better day by day."

Impact Claude-Maurice is still working his way back from an ankle injury and appears to be close to returning after training inside by himself the past few weeks. He still has yet to see the training field with the rest of his teammates, but that should come soon. That said, the club will hope for his return upon the end of the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Claude-Maurice (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Sandro Wagner. "Alexis is on the mend, but we have to take it day by day. He's not ye...

Impact Claude-Maurice will miss out on the first two games of the season after being reported as out once again. That said, the midfielder will likely look to train more over the break and potentially return after the layoff when facing St. Pauli on Sept. 14. He is set to be a starter once fit, so they are awaiting his return.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make opener Claude-Maurice (ankle) was unable to train Tuesday and is not an option for the club's season opener on Saturday against Freiburg, according to Marco Scheinhof of Augsburger-Allgem...

Impact Claude-Maurice will enter the new season with an injury that has left him unable to play, as a severe ankle sprain has him sidelined. This will leave the club without an expected starter, with Elias Saad and Mert Komur as the likely replacements in the attacking portion of the midfield. His return is unknown, leaving a major absence, as he started in 25 of his 28 appearances last campaign while bagging 11 goal contributions.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers apparent injury Claude-Maurice (undisclosed) will miss a few days due to an injury, coach Sandro Wagner said in a press conference.

Impact Claude-Maurice is expected to miss a few days due to an undisclosed injury and will be unavailable for the DFB Pokal game against Halle on Sunday. He is also a doubt for the season opener against Freiburg next Saturday. If he has to miss time, Elvis Rexhbecaj could step in as a replacement as he did last season.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records four shots Claude-Maurice recorded four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Union Berlin.

Impact Claude-Maurice saw a decent outing in his 59 minutes of work Saturday but failed to find the back of the net despite his four shots in the loss. He ends the season on a rough note, with his last goal coming in February. That said, the defender saw nine goals on 59 shots and two assists on 21 chances created to go along with 21 crosses in his 28 appearances (25 starts) this season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eight shots, no goal Claude-Maurice generated eight shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Claude-Maurice gave it his all Sunday but failed to see a goal contribution in the loss, notching two crosses, three chances created and eight shots. This makes it three games since his last goal contribution, remaining at 11 this campaign.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Claude-Maurice assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Bochum.

Impact Going into Saturday, all but one of Claude-Maurice's direct goal contributions for FC Augsburg had been scored by himself. By directly contributing to a Samuel Essende goal, Claude-Maurice has multiple assists this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hat-trick hero Claude-Maurice scored three goals to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Claude-Maurice's hat trick prevented Augsburg's team from finishing its February schedule with all draws. Even though the attacking midfielder clearly has games without goals than with them, he was excellent when scoring them. This season, Claude-Maurice has logged five games with at least one goal, and three of them included multiple scored. Saturday marked his first hat-trick of the season, getting him goals seven, eight and nine.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace at Union Berlin Claude-Maurice scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Claude-Maurice scored both goals during Augsburg's road win at Union Berlin, and now has six in the campaign. The midfielder led his side with a season-high four shots during the match. That was his eighth start in 11 overall appearances so far.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace at Union Berlin Claude-Maurice scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Claude-Maurice scored both goals during Augsburg's road win at Union Berlin, and now has six in the campaign. The midfielder led his side with a season-high four shots during the match. That was his eighth start in 11 overall appearances so far.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in defeat Claude-Maurice scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-1 loss versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact Claude-Maurice opened the scoring Saturday in FC Augsburg's 5-1 defeat at the hands of Holstein Kiel. The midfielder was named to the starting XI after being relegated to the substitute's bench in the team's previous two league fixtures. In just nine league appearances (six starts), Claude-Maurice has managed four goals and one assist.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags brace versus Dortmund Claude-Maurice scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Claude-Maurice made his first start of the season Saturday and marked the occasion by scoring both of his side's goals, an outside-the-box strike in the 25th minute assisted by Marius Wolf and then a solo strike in the 50th minute which ended up being the match-winner. He now has four goal contributions through three matches this season. He also won one tackle and intercepted two passes before he was subbed off in the 82nd minute for Yusuf Kabadayi.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Claude-Maurice assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Claude-Maurice subbed on during halftime and created Phillip Tietz's goal in the 65th minute with his first assist in the campaign. That was his second appearance as substitute so far. He still led Augsburg with a season-high two chances created despite the limited time in the pitch.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in debut Claude-Maurice scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Claude-Maurice made his debut with Augsburg as he entered the match in the 57th minute of play. He hardly took any time to make an impression by scoring his squad's second goal with a shot from the center of the box in the 65th minute. Claude-Maurice also accounted for a tackle won in the victory.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Debutant scores winner as Augsburg beats Borussia Moenchengladbach

Substitute Alexis Claude-Maurice has scored on his debut and Augsburg has snapped a two-game losing streak by beating Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Sent to Augsburg Calude-Maurice has completed a transfer to Ausgburg from Nice, according to his new club.

Impact In a last-minute deadline-day move, Calude-Maurice has made the move from France to Germany to join Augsburg. He started in four of his 18 appearances last campaign, serving in more of a reserve role. That said, he should see more time with his new club, likely to see a rotational role while fighting for starting time once integrated with the team.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE