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Forced off late with back issue Brackelmann was forced off in the closing stages of Saturday's 3-2 loss to Werder Bremen due to back discomfort, with Jeffrey Gouweleeuw coming on for him in the 83rd minute, accor...

Impact Brackelmann had scored what proved to be the temporary 2-0 goal in the 58th minute before his withdrawal, with Augsburg still leading 2-1 at the time he left the pitch, only to concede twice more late on without him. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring ahead of the upcoming match against Bayern Munich, a team that has already scored 14 goals in Bundesliga play this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets a goal Brackelmann scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Werder Bremen.

Impact The defender was able to get on the scoresheet in this game, but he was not heavily involved in the final third overall. He's likely to be dealing with more pressure in the defensive third in the next match against Bayern Munich, a team that has scored 14 goals in Bundesliga play this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Retains starting role Brackelmann is in the starting XI for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt after overcoming the muscle issue that forced him off against Schalke.

Impact Brackelmann's inclusion confirms the problem from the season opener wasn't serious enough to cost him any playing time. The summer signing retains his place in Augsburg's three-man defense after helping the side keep a clean sheet against Schalke, continuing alongside the club's other options at center-back. His immediate return to the XI also keeps Jeffrey Gouweleeuw in a reserve role for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in Bundesliga debut Brackelman was forced off after being treated for an apparent injury in Sunday's 3-0 win over Schalke 04, Paul Pauli of cybernews.com reports.

Impact Brackelman succumbed to a muscle issue near the end of the match during the Bundesliga season opener. He did a good job during his time on the pitch, helping his side to a clean sheet as part of a back three alongside Chrislain Matsima and Noahkai Banks. If the injury forces the offseason signing to miss time, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw will be given a clear path into the starting lineup, assuming Augsburg stick with the three-man defense.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE