Michael Gregoritsch - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores off bench in return Gregoritsch (ankle) scored one goal as a substitute during Thursday's UEFA Nations League match against Ireland.

Impact Gregoritsch completed his recovery from a small injury in time to help his national team come from behind in the second half against Ireland. It was his fourth goal over his last six official appearances for club and country. Now that he's in healthy, the striker should be expected to retain a consistent role up front in the rotation with Rodrigo Ribeiro and Mert Komur for Augsburg.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Continues individual work Gregoritsch (ankle) remains limited to individual training after being forced off during Austria's first Nations League match against Israel, according to Kicker.

Impact Gregoritsch continues to progress in his recovery after an ankle issue forced him off during the first half against Israel and subsequently kept him out of Austria's second Nations League match. The striker has yet to resume team training, but his recovery is reportedly progressing as planned. He could return to contention for Austria's upcoming fixtures if he continues to improve.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Kosovo win, next chance vs Ireland Gregoritsch (ankle) did not feature in Sunday's 3-1 win over Kosovo, and his next chance to play will come in Thursday's match against Ireland, according to the OEFB.

Impact Gregoritsch had escaped a serious injury after an MRI on his ankle came back clear following his exit against Israel, and he remained with the Austria squad rather than departing early. His continued recovery keeps him on track for a potential return against Ireland, with his club scoring form for Augsburg, including three goals over his last four Bundesliga starts, making his health a key storyline to monitor.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes serious injury Gregoritsch has escaped a serious injury, with an MRI on his ankle coming back clear following an examination Friday morning, with the Austrian federation describing the issue as n...

Impact Gregoritsch had been forced off before halftime of the win over Israel after rolling his ankle, and even a potential involvement in Sunday's home match against Kosovo has not been ruled out, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready that soon. He is set to remain with the Austria squad rather than depart early, and his continued absence from Augsburg would still be a notable loss given his recent scoring form, which includes three goals over his last four Bundesliga starts.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury in first captain game Gregoritsch (ankle) was forced off in the 35th minute of Thursday's Nations League match against Israel, in what was his first match wearing the captain's armband for Austria, acco...

Impact Gregoritsch had already shown signs of trouble minutes earlier, going to the sideline to remove his boot and have his ankle taped after an unfortunate action in which his leg got caught in the turf and overextended. He was ultimately unable to continue, sitting down on the pitch with a pained expression before signaling that he could not carry on, and his status will need to be assessed given his recent scoring form for Augsburg, which includes three goals over his last four Bundesliga starts. Rodrigo Ribeiro or Mert Komur could be in line for more playing time if he had to miss some time to recover.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early in Nations League Gregoritsch left Thursday's UEFA Nations League match against Israel with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Gregoritsch will need to be assessed to determine if he's dealing with a significant problem, with the issue potentially becoming a concern for his club if he faces a multi-week absence. After scoring three goals over his last four Bundesliga starts, the forward is a key attacking element for an Augsburg side that could otherwise rely on Rodrigo Ribeiro or push Mert Komur to a more advanced role.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bags brace in draw Gregoritsch scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Gregoritsch turned the match around with two goals in five second-half minutes, first finishing Hennes Behrens' pass to equalize before heading home Fabian Rieder's corner to put Augsburg ahead. The brace also took him past Alfred Finnbogason to become Augsburg's all-time leading Bundesliga scorer with 38 goals for the club. Gregoritsch has scored three goals through three Bundesliga appearances this season after Saturday's clinical display.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal Gregoritsch scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Schalke.

Impact Gregoritsch was handed the opening day start for Augsburg following his stint at the World Cup, not missing a beat as he scored the opening goal in the 18th minute. After he only earned six goals in 17 appearances (11 starts) last season, this is a good start. If he can produce at this level while maintaining starting time, he could become a dark-horse forward in the league.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to club training Gregoritsch has returned to training with the squad ahead of the 2026-27 season following his World Cup campaign with Austria, the club posted.

Impact Gregoritsch made just three appearances for Austria at the World Cup, including two starts, with his tournament ending in the Round of 32 against Spain. He returns to Augsburg training on the back of a permanent transfer made official before the tournament, sealed after he scored six goals and added three assists in 17 appearances during a loan spell in the second half of last season, and he is set to lead the line for the German club.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Signs permanently with Augsburg Gregoritsch completed a permanent transfer to FC Augsburg after the club exercised the buy option in his loan agreement from Brondby IF, signing a contract through 30 June 2027 wit...

Impact Gregoritsch arrived at Augsburg in January 2026 on a loan with a purchase option after a difficult spell at Brondby, and he made the move permanent by delivering immediately, scoring six goals and adding three assists in 17 appearances during the second half of last season. That form made him too valuable for Augsburg to let go.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rendered ineffective versus Spain Gregoritsch registered two clearances and completed just one pass in Thursday's 3-0 loss against Spain.

Impact Gregoritsch tried to use his physicality in the passive phase and had just one opportunity to do some damage on the end, but he badly botched a header from a pretty good position. He has provided one assist and registered one off-target shot, two chances created and three clearances in three showings (two starts) during the competition.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late equalizer Gregoritsch assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Algeria.

Impact Gregoritsch came off the bench and played a key role for Austria, as he set up the late-gasp equalizer netted by another sub, Sasa Kalajdzic. Gregoritsch has one start and two appearances in the World Cup but only one shot off target to show for it. With Marko Arnautovic likely to remain as the starting forward, Gregoritsch's upside should be fairly limited across all formats.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on Monday Gregoritsch recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 defeat versus Argentina.

Impact Gregoritsch took the place of Sasa Kalajdzic and recorded his first World Cup appearance. Gregoritsch operated as a physical focal point up front and battled effectively against Argentina's defenders, winning five of seven aerial duels. He managed only one shot and was replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka in the 85th minute. Gregoritsch also had the responsibility of initiating the press when Argentina passed backwards to their center backs.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Signs permanently for Augsburg Gregoritsch has been permanently signed by Augsburg after the club exercised their purchase option following his loan spell from Brondby, signing a contract until June 2027 with an...

Impact Gregoritsch contributed six goals and three assists across 17 Bundesliga appearances since returning to the club in January, taking his overall tally to 35 Bundesliga goals for Augsburg and leaving him just two shy of the club's all-time scoring record held by Alfred Finnbogason. Sporting director Benni Weber praised his leadership, professionalism and importance as a mentor figure for younger players, while Gregoritsch expressed his happiness at having his future resolved before the World Cup, describing his excitement at returning to Augsburg for the new season after the tournament with Austria.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set for larger role Gregoritsch has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and steps into a more prominent role following Christoph Baumgartner's tournament-ending thigh injury, with the striker now...

Impact Gregoritsch spent the first half of the season at Brondby in the Danish Superliga before returning to former club Augsburg on loan in January, contributing six goals and three assists across 17 Bundesliga appearances since his midseason return in what has been a great campaign for him. The striker brings the physical presence, aerial threat and experienced finishing instinct that gives Austria a different attacking profile alongside Marko Arnautovic, and having previously scored 30 goals in 107 appearances for Freiburg, his quality at the top level of German football is well established. Gregoritsch heads into the World Cup knowing that Christoph Baumgartner's (thigh) absence has created a rare opportunity, and the tournament represents his best chance to define his legacy for the national team on the biggest stage of his career.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in victory Gregoritsch scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Gregoritsch had one of his top performances of the season in the penultimate game week, capitalizing on a couple of chances inside the opposing box during the 24th and 72nd minutes, respectively. He scored at least one goal or assist for the third time in his last four starts, while the brace was his second in 16 Bundesliga matches played this campaign. Additionally, he has taken more than two shots in three consecutive contests.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of three goals Gregoritsch had an assist while taking three off target shots and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Gregoritsch set up Anton Kade in the 24th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Augsburg in shots and chances created. The assist was the first since February for the forward as he's combined for two goal involvements and eight shots over his last three appearances.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clears illness Gregoritsch (illness) returned to full team training Tuesday and is available for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, according to Augsburger Allgemeine.

Impact Gregoritsch had been ruled out of last weekend's victory over Leverkusen due to illness, but his swift return to the training pitch is exactly the kind of quick turnaround the club had been hoping for. The Austrian striker should regain his starting role against Frankfurt, with Rodrigo Ribeiro stepping back from the front line following his deputy stint in the Leverkusen fixture.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

Assist from bench Gregoritsch assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Gregoritsch would appear off the bench for a second straight game but did well with his time, earning an assistcon an injury-time goal. This is goal contributions in consecutive games for the forward, although he has only played 31 minutes between those two games. He is up to four goal contributions this season, with three goals and one assist.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks comeback Saturday Gregoritsch scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact With his side down 2-1 late, Gregoritsch subbed onto the pitch in the 81st minute to try to give his side a spark on the attack. He did just that as he tied the match in the 87th minute with a penalty before Elvis Rexhbecaj scored the winner six minutes later. The penalty attempt was the only shot Gregoritsch attempted in the match, but he made the most of his limited time on the pitch. He's now scored three goals across seven appearances (five starts) since joining Augsburg on loan in January.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace in win Gregoritsch scored two goals off five shots (three on target) during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Gregoritsch looked fully integrated despite just returning on loan after five years and played like he did during his first stint with the club, scoring once each half to lead his team to a come-from-behind victory. The brace should raise his fantasy stock, but his profile still carries some variance given Augsburg's inconsistent chance creation.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Augsburg Gregoritsch joins Augsburg on loan from Brondby IF until the end of the season, with a purchase option included in the contract, the club announced. "Michael has proven his qualiti...

Impact Gregoritsch played for Augsburg from 2017 to 2022 with a brief loan to Schalke 04, recording 31 goals and eight assists in 129 official matches before joining Freiburg, where he produced 30 goals and 12 assists in 107 appearances, including eight goals in 15 Europa League matches. In the Bundesliga, he has totaled 59 goals and 25 assists across 270 appearances. Gregoritsch has also earned 72 caps for Austria with 23 goals and six assists, including the winning goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina in November that secured the country's first World Cup qualification since 1998.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to bench Gregoritsch made just five starts and scored twice during the Bundesliga.

Impact Gregoritsch truly lost his starting role entirely this season, falling to the bench and playing just 632 minutes. The strikers minutes have trended down in recent seasons and new signings ended up with Gregoritsch's role dwindling to a minor bench one.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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