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JUNE 29, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Efficient in win Vargas assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Wolfsburg.

Impact Vargas created a chance for the fourth consecutive game as he earned his third assist of the season as he took at least one shot for the 10th game in a row, totaling 25 shots in that span. After being in and out of the starting lineup between October and December, he has started 10 straight matches for his side.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 62 minutes Vargas took an off target shot and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Vargas was held off the scoresheet but tied for the team-high with a chance created in the match. The start was Vargas' first across his last three appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Vargas assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Vargas was back in the starting XI for Augsburg on Saturday after recovering from an injury and did well in his return, finding Ermedin Demirovic in the 53rd minute to bring the match to a stalemate. Vargas now has two goal contributions on the year after his assist, with the other coming on matchday one when he scored a goal. The midfielder should be a regular starter now that he is back healthy, as he started the opening six matches of the campaign before his injury.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as expected Vargas is fit and in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Vargas returns as expected from a hip injury which has kept him out of Augsburg's last two matches. The attacker starts from the bench, but should be a regular starter once fully fit with Fredrik Jensen partnering Ermedin Demirovic in the attacking midfield for Augsburg on Saturday.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Vargas (hip) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg. "Ruben Vargas is back and an option for the squad" confirmed manager Jess Thorup.

Impact Vargas will likely return to the starting XI Saturday after missing the last two matches with a hip injury. He's previous started his last six games, generating a goal with 25 crosses (eight accurate) with 10 chances created from the attacking midfield.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Vargas (hip) is not expected to be an option for Sunday's match against FC Heidenheim, confirmed manager Jess Thorup. "It will be difficult for Ruben Vargas for the weekend."

Impact Vargas is set to miss his second match in a row with a hip injury. Dion Beljo is expected to get his second start in a row as the midfield will aim for a return on Oct 28 against Wolfsburg.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Switzerland Vargas (groin) didn't take part in international duty with Switzerland due to his groin injury.

Impact Vargas was originally reportedly out as a precaution but it appears the groin injury he suffered was more serious than that. The midfielder was kept out throughout the break, instead working on his rehab with Augsburg. Vargas' status is worth monitoring in training ahead of a Sunday trip to Heidenheim.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing with hip injury Vargas is not in the match day squad to face Darmstadt on Saturday due to an adductor injury.

Impact Vargas was ruled out of the match after suffering the injury in the buildup. Dion Beljo starts up front for Augsburg on Saturday with Phillip Tietz dropping into attacking midfield in Vargas' absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start against Bayern Vargas is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Vargas returns from a muscle strain in time to face Bayern on Sunday. The midfielder scored once while taking three shots and sending in four crosses during Augsburg's opening match against Gladbach.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Sunday Vargas (strain) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Munich, Augsburg announced.

Impact Vargas carries a questionable tag into Sunday's clash with a muscular issue. The extent of the injury is uncertain though it seems Vargas could risk falling out of the team despite his fast start against Gladbach in the opener. The returning Arne Maier would take Varas' role on the right wing if Vargas is unable to play Sunday.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 4-4 draw Vargas scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-4 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Vargas scored what would've been the winning goal for Augsburg, but Monchengladbach rescued a point thanks to a penalty on stoppage time. An active player in midfield who thrives as a creative presence, Vargas should be one of the first names on the team sheet every weekend for Augsburg as long as he remains healthy.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven goal contributions Vargas scored three times and assisted four times during 23 appearances (13 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Vargas earned seven goal contributions despite playing a much smaller role than he has in previous seasons. The midfielder hasn't been the same guaranteed starter he was in 2019/20, though his production and efficiency took a step forward. Vargas shot 21 times while creating 16 chances from the wing and sending in seven crosses. Vargas will likely remain a consistent contributor, though he would need an impressive pre-season to return to a full time role in the starting XI.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season finale Vargas is fit and in the match day squad to face Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Impact Vargas returns as expected from an ankle injury to take up a role in Saturday's squad. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes full training session Vargas (ankle) completed a full training session and could return for Saturday's finale against Gladbach, according to manager Enrico Maassen.

Impact Vargas was a shock addition to the press conference after he was expected to be sidelined with a season-ending injury. The midfielder is now in with a chance to make his return in the final match of the Bundesliga, though likely in a more limited role.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Vargas will not play again in the 2022/23 season after suffering a ligament injury in his ankle, Augsburg announced Tuesday.

Impact Vargas won't play again in the 2022/23 campaign after an ankle injury he suffered during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin. The winger ends his season right in the midst of a purple patch with two goals and two assists in his last five matches. Vargas ends the season with three goals and four assists across 22 appearances (13 starts) while playing 1090 minutes, the fewest he's player in any Bundesliga season.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Eintracht Vargas made an assist and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Vargas went largely unnoticed until the 58th minute, when he assisted Ermedin Demirovic for the goal that sealed the 1-1 draw. Despite this big contribution, the midfielder was subbed off four minutes later, which says a lot about how he performed before the goal. With two goals and an assist over his last four league appearances, Vargas remains one of his side's biggest hopes for next Saturday's home clash against Union Berlin.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Vargas came off the bench to score once from two shots (one on target) and create two chances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Leipzig.

Impact Vargas has scored in consecutive games having only managed one goal in his previous 17 this season. He was benched after a run of three starts and will hope he has done enough to return to the starting XI against Stuttgart on Friday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Vargas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Vargas scored just his second goal in 18 appearances during Saturday's loss. The midfielder isn't often a goal-scoring threat, though he does have two goal contributions in his last four matches. While playing on the left wing Vargas has created 12 chances and sent in 34 crosses.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and picks up yellow card Vargas recorded two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Schalke. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62...

Impact Vargas had a decent all-around performance, but it wasn't enough to earn the road win -- as they played down one man for most of the second half. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess. That was his second start in their last four games after missing five straight with an ankle injury.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Vargas had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 5-3 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Vargas entered the match at halftime and set up Irvin Cardona for Augsburg's final goal in the 93rd. The assist was the second in 15 appearances for the midfielder as he finished the match with team-highs in crosses and chances created despite playing only the second half.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Vargas (ankle) was included in the match-day squad versus Hoffenheim on Friday.

Impact Vargas returns following a four-match stint on the sidelines due to his ankle problem. Barring any setbacks, the attacking midfielder should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI, having featured in each of his last five outings in which he recorded one assist, three shots (one on target), 15 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test Vargas (ankle) will be reevaluated ahead of Friday's match versus Hoffenheim, "Ruben Vargas has already had a few units on the pitch. Let's see if it will be enough for the squad"...

Impact Vargas has been sidelined since Jan 25 with an ankle injury. He looks to make a gradual return to the squad with a chance to be featured in the starting XI, pending fitness test. if he does seem fit to start, Fredrik Jensen could be seen occupying the left midfield role.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Vargas (ankle) will miss out versus Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Vargas is getting closer to a return on the pitch after suffering an ankle injury on Jan 24. He has been a regular on the starting XI of late, making 10 starts in his previous 12 matches. He was taking over for Iago in the left midfield but may return to the bench with Iago nearing a return to action.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 2-3 weeks with ankle injury Vargas is expected to miss a few weeks while he recovers from a ankle injury he suffered in Sunday's defeat against Borussia Dortmund, Augsburg manager Enrico Maassen announced Tue...

Impact Vargas had to come out of Sunday's match in the 12th minute following a challenge from Mats Hummels that injured his ankle, and he will be sidelined until around mid-February while he recovers. Daniel Caligiuri, Dion Beljo or new signing Irvin Cardona (foot) could all replace him on the wings.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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