FC Augsburg Team News - Soccer

Dimitrios Giannoulis - Delivers one assist Giannoulis assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Giannoulis played a direct creative role in Saturday's 2-1 upset victory over Bayer Leverkusen, providing the lay-off from a half-cleared corner in the first half that allowed Fabian Rieder to equalize with a shot from outside the box, while adding two key passes. Giannoulis has now registered four assists and two goals across 24 Bundesliga appearances this season, making him one of his side's most consistent attacking outlets.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Rieder - Scores Brace in victory Rieder scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was...

Impact Rieder delivered the decisive performance in Saturday's 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen, equalizing in the first half with a well-struck shot from the edge of the area after Dimitris Giannoulis recycled a half-cleared corner, before stepping up to convert a stoppage-time penalty and seal all three points after Montrell Culbreath fouled Uchenna Ogundu in the box. Rieder has now recorded six goals and three assists across 28 Bundesliga appearances this season, establishing himself as Augsburg's most important attacking midfielder.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finn Dahmen - Nine saves in win Dahmen registered nine saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Dahmen delivered a standout performance in Saturday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen, making a season-high nine saves to secure the result. The goalkeeper is frequently tested, which has made clean sheets harder to come by, as he has recorded 89 saves, conceded 54 goals and kept five clean sheets across 30 Bundesliga appearances this season. He will look to carry that momentum into the next match against Frankfurt.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Michael Gregoritsch - Ruled out with illness Gregoritsch is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Leverkusen due to illness, according to the club.

Impact Gregoritsch's absence is an untimely blow for Augsburg heading into a tough fixture against the Werkself, with Rodrigo Ribeiro stepping into the starting role up front in his place. No timeline has been provided for his return, though illness-related absences are typically short-lived and the club will hope to have him back available next week against Frankfurt.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - In starting squad Gouweleeuw (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.

Impact Gouweleeuw passed his late fitness test after coach Manuel Baum confirmed he would assess his status ahead of the weekend, earning a starting role despite the knock to the knee he picked up in training. The defender had only just returned from a multi-month absence last weekend, making his ability to come through the fitness assessment a significant relief for the club.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Nediljko Labrovic - Not in injury report Labrovic (personal) has been cleared from the injury report and is back in the mix for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, according to the club.

Impact Labrovic's return restores the normal goalkeeping hierarchy for Mainz, with the Croatian sliding back into his second-choice role behind Finn Dahmen. His absence had promoted Daniel Klein to the bench, but that reshuffle is no longer necessary with Labrovic back in the fold. His return has no impact on the starting lineup but gives coach Manuel Baum his full complement of goalkeeping options heading into the weekend.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yannik Keitel - Available moving forward Keitel (knee) has been back in full team training for several weeks and is available for selection despite not making recent squads due to tactical decisions, the club posted.

Impact Keitel had been sidelined after picking up a knee injury against Koln, but his return to full training is a positive development for Augsburg heading into the final stretch of the season. The midfielder has mostly operated as a depth option off the bench this campaign, and while he is now physically ready to contribute, coach Sebastian Hoeness will decide when the right moment is to reintegrate him into the matchday squad based on the tactical needs of the team.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Han-Noah Massengo - Option moving forward Massengo (illness) returned to full team training and is available moving forward, the club posted.

Impact Massengo had missed Friday's fixture against Hoffenheim due to illness in what was his first absence of the season, but his swift return to the training pitch is a clean bill of health heading into the weekend. The midfielder should push to regain his starting role against Leverkusen after Robin Fellhauer covered in his absence, with Massengo's two goals and one assist across 28 league appearances this season underlining his importance to Augsburg's setup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - Late call Saturday Gouweleeuw is a late call for Saturday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen after picking up a knock in training, according to coach manuel Baum. "Gouweleeuw took a knock to the knee i...

Impact Gouweleeuw is a late call for Saturday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen after picking up a knock in training. The defender had just returned last weekend from a multi month absence and is now uncertain again, with his status to be determined in the next training session. If he is unable to feature, Cedric Zesiger is expected to start in his place in the back line.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finn Dahmen - Concedes two in draw Dahmen allowed two goals while making two saves during Friday's 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Dahmen allowed two goals after being staked to a two goal lead as Augsburg settled for a point Friday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for eight saves over his last three starts. Augsburg head to Leverkusen next weekend.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Claude-Maurice - Scores, misses penalty Claude-Maurice scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and making three tackles (winning all three) during Friday's 2-2 draw with Ho...

Impact Claude-Maurice opened the scoring in the 11th minute but missed a penalty in the 85th while leading Augsburg in shots and tackles. The goal was the first since February for the midfielder as he's combined for 11 shots, five chances created and nine crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Fellhauer - Provides rare assist Fellhauer had an assist while crossing once inaccurately, creating two chances and making two interceptions during Friday's 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Fellhauer set up Alexis Claude-Maurice in the 11th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Augsburg in interceptions. The assist was the first since August for the wing-back as he's combined for a s hot, five chances created and six crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Gregoritsch - Strikes against Hoffenheim Gregoritsch scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Gregoritsch found the back of the net in the 14th minute scoring Augsburg's second goal. The goal was the first since February for the forward as he's combined for eight shots and a chance created over his last three appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - Assists after lengthy absence Gouweleeuw had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal), blocking a shot and making four clearances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Gouweleeuw set up Michael Gregoritsch in the 14th minute assisting the second goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement this seaosn for Gouweleeuw as he made his first appearance since November after missing time with a knee injury.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Keven Schlotterbeck - Eligible going forward Schlotterbeck is no longer banned after serving his suspension in Friday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Schlotterbeck is a reliable defensive option for Augsburg and should have a strong chance to regain his starting spot in upcoming games, potentially pushing Jeffrey Gouweleeuw or Arthur Chaves out of the starting lineup. The former Freiburg man will look to avoid further disciplinary issues so that he's able to improve on his averages of 5.3 clearances, 1.4 interceptions and 1.7 tackles per game.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nediljko Labrovic - Inactive for personal reasons Labrovic was not an option in Friday's 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim because he was dealing with private issues, according to the club.

Impact Labrovic is the second-choice goalkeeper behind Finn Dahmen, so his exclusion mostly affects the depth of the squad, with Daniel Klein being promoted to a bench role. It's still unclear when the Croatian will rejoin the team, but he might not see any action in the short term regardless of his status.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Han-Noah Massengo - Sits out with illness Massengo didn't play in Friday's match against Hoffenheim due to illness.

Impact Massengo missed a game for the first time this season and will remain questionable for upcoming contests. Despite logging just 10 minutes during his last appearance, the midfielder was previously active as a regular starter, scoring two goals and assisting twice over 28 league appearances. Robin Fellhauer could continue to be deployed as a central midfielder if Massengo faces an extended absence.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chrislain Matsima - Still sidelined Matsima (thigh) has yet to rejoin team practice and is ruled out for the upcoming Bundesliga meeting with Hoffenheim, the team reported Wednesday.

Impact Matsima will continue to miss time after being sidelined since Dec. 13, so players like Arthur Chaves, Noahkai Banks and the Keven Schlotterbeck (suspension) might get more opportunities in center-back roles in the future. This is a considerable blow to the team, given that the Frenchman was a regular starter before getting hurt, averaging 6.1 clearances and 4.9 ball recoveries per game.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Jakic - Back available Jakic (knock) trained fully this week and was not mentioned in the injury report, making him an option for Friday's clash against Hoffenheim, according to coach Manuel Baum.

Impact Jakic is back available for Friday's clash against Hoffenheim after training this week, having missed the last match due to a knock. The midfielder has started five of his last six appearances, so his return could provide a boost, though the coach could again opt to deploy Fabian Rieder in a holding midfield role.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Giannoulis - Sends in five crosses Giannoulis crossed five times (three accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Giannoulis was held off the scoresheet, but led Augsburg with his five crosses in the match. The wingback has combined for two chances created, 13 crosses and four interceptions over his last three appearances but hasn't had a goal involvement since January.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Finn Dahmen - Beaten once in draw Dahmen allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Dahmen allowed the gmae tying goal in the second half as Augsburg settled for a point Saturday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts. Augsburg have a home clash against Hoffenheim on Friday.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Rieder - Runner up in shots, chances created Rieder took four off target shots, crossed twice (one accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Rieder was held off the scoresheet as he finished with the second most shots and chances created on the team in the draw. The midfielder has a goal to go along with six shots, five chances created and five crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Chaves - Opens the scoring Saturday Chaves scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot and making five clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Chaves opened the scoring in the 22nd minute while finishing with the second most blocks and clearances on the team. The goal was the first since January 24th for the defender as he's combined for 12 clearances over his last three appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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