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Out two-to-four weeks Dorsch (nose) underwent nose surgery and will be sidelined for two-to-four weeks, manager Enrico Maassen announced Thursday.

Impact Dorsch was forced to undergo surgery due to some nasal issues. The midfielder could be sidelined as long as a month depending on how long his recovery takes. Elvis Rexhbecaj has a nailed-on spot in the first team while Dorsch is sidelined.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out another week Dorsch is not in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.

Impact Dorsch misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to deal with an illness that also kept him out a week ago. Elvis Rexhbecaj gets the nod in the midfielder in Dorsch's absence.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Dorsch is not in the match day squad to face Bayern on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Dorsch misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to return in time for next week's match against Schalke.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hertha Dorsch is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Dorsch returns from an illness which kept him out a week ago to start against Hertha on Saturday. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch having played just 76 minutes so far this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Dorsch (illness) will not make the trip to Hoffenheim on Friday, according to caretaker Derrin Lamker "Unfortunately, Niklas Dorsch is ill and will not be there."

Impact Dorsch will sit out Friday's clash with Hoffenheim with an illness. He has a very limited role on the team due to his long-term issue with a toe injury this season, with just four appearances off the bench thus far. Dorsch's absence should not impact the team much, with Arne Engels, Elvis Rexhbecaj and Arne Maier doing a fine job in the midfield

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays nine minutes Tuesday Dorsch had one clearance in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minute.

Impact Dorsch did not play during FC Augsburg's 4-3 loss Sunday at Borussia Dortmund. Instead, he logged his 2022-23 Bundesliga debut Wednesday. Dorsch was one of FC Augsburg's primary central midfielders during the 2021-22 Bundesliga. However, he needs time adapting back to a regular playing schedule. Also, Elvis Rexhbecaj and Arne Engels are a promising central-midfielder duo that could prevent Dorsch from playing much quite soon.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Dorsch (toe) was off the injury report of manager Enrico Maassen during Friday's press conference.

Impact Dorsch was absent from the injury report and is expected to be fully fit. The midfielder hasn't truly broken into the starting XI but has shown the ability to earn consistent playing time off the bench, a role he will likely retain in the second half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Dorsch (toe) was pictured in full team training during Augsburg's January training camp.

Impact Dorsch returned to full team training after nearly three months out with a broken toe. The midfielder will likely be a depth option during the second half of the Bundesliga, though he saw considerable playing time when fit in the 2021/22 campaign.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running individually Dorsch (toe) has resumed running individually, Augsburger Allgemeine reports.

Impact Dorsch has returned to individual running after a toe injury forced him to miss the beginning of Winter training. The midfielder is on pace to return for Jan. 22 when the Bundesliga recommences following the Winter break.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken foot Dorsch suffered a broken metatarsal in his foot and will be out the rest of 2022, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Dorsch has yet to play this season and remains out for the rest of the year. A toe injury suffered in July has kept him out and a fresh injury taken while playing for the reserves is the cause of his newest absence. He did starts 27 times in 30 appearances last season and could gain a regular role if he could stay fit in 2023.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured for reserve team Dorsch (toe) was subbed out of FC Augsburg II's match against FC Pipinsried in the 16th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Dorsch suffered a toe injury in July and hadn't played since until he started for Augsburg's reserve team in the German fourth tier on Friday, but the midfielder appeared to re-injure the same foot early on in that game.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Dorsch returned to training during Wednesday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Schalke.

Impact Dorsch will hope to be back over the weekend but it's more likely he makes a full return the following week during the Oct. 8 visit of Wolfsburg. Though he has yet to play this season, he started 27 times in the previous campaign and will hope to return to the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers metatarsal break Dorsch (foot) is set to miss the start of the 2022/23 season with a metatarsal break, Augsburg announced.

Impact Dorsch suffered the broken toe during a friendly with Stade Rennes, and is set to be sidelined for four-six weeks. Dorsch was set to start at the center of midfielder alongside Arne Maier, though Fredrik Jensen may need to step into that role to start the season. Dorsch made 30 appearances on his way to a stellar season in 2021/22.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent in first team Dorsch made 30 appearances (27 starts) throughout the 2021/22 campaign.

Impact Dorsch was a crucial part of the Augsburg midfield, even if he didn't fill up the stat sheet offensively. The midfielder was good for 76 tackles, as well as 20 crosses during the campaign, and looked perfectly comfortable at the pace of the Bundesliga. Dorsch will be a crucial part of the Augsburg midfield as they seek to avoid relegation once more in the 2022/23 campaign.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Friday Dorsch will be suspended for Friday's clash with Bielefeld due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Dorsch will be suspended Friday missing a clash with Bielefeld that is likely to be one of the most favorable on the calendar. The midfielder will likely be replaced by Carlos Gruezo, who has limited fantasy value even in the spot start.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eleven crosses in loss Dorsch sent in 11 crosses (six accurate) creating four chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Dorsch had plenty of volume built around the 10 corners he sent in, though that's not normally his role. With Arne Maier and Daniel Caligiuri both out of the team Dorsch had the role on set-pieces. If he holds that role, Dorsch has solid value, if not, he goes back to being a low-impact player.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Augsburg beats Cologne 2-0 for first away win in Bundesliga

Niklas Dorsch has scored late for struggling Augsburg to finish off Cologne 2-0 and claim its first win away from home in the Bundesliga this season

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores with lone shot Dorsch scored a goal with his lone shot while making five tackles (winning four) during Friday's 2-0 win over Koln.

Impact Dorsch found the back of the net in the 88th minute scoring a late insurance goal for Augsburg. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his five tackles led Augsburg in the win.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting recovery Dorsch (illness) is "taking the first steps" towards returning, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Dorsch was suffering with a non-COVID illness so it's not entirely clear what the recovery process will look like. Depending on what the still unnamed illness was it's possible Dorsch could play Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with illness Dorsch (illness) will be out for Friday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Dorsch remains out with an illness that has held him out for a week, though the club says it is non-COVID related. The midfielder has been a mainstay in the starting XI, and has been replaced by Tobias Strobl , who played the full 90 in each of the last two matches.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Arminia Dorsch will miss Sunday's clash against Arminia Bielefeld with a non-COVID illness.

Impact Dorsch has started six of Augsburg's seven Bundesliga games this year, but he is out for Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active on corners Dorsch sent in four corners during Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Hoffenheim.

Impact Dorsch's production came exclusively from set-pieces, where he excelled. The midfielder is competing for a spot in the starting XI, and seems to have a decent floor due to his set-piece duty. Next up is a Saturday trip away to Frankfurt.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Augsburg Dorsch joined Augsburg from Gent on Thursday and committed to a five-year contract with his new club.

Impact Dorsch spent last season in Belgium, where he scored three goals and provided two assists in 29 games. After originally coming through the academies at Nurnberg and Bayern, he'll return to Germany and compete for another starting spot in the midfield.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Augsburg beats Cologne 2-0 for first away win in Bundesliga