Impact Gikiewicz helped Augsburg earn a point by shutting out Frankfurt on Saturday. The clean sheet was the first of the season for the keeper while his five saves upped his season total to nine.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FC AUGSBURG 3-2-4 · 12TH IN BUNDESLIGA
3-2-4 · 12TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Hoffenheim (H) · Sun 2:30PM
AUG +107 TOTAL 2.5
Rafal Gikiewicz - Five saves in clean sheet Gikiewicz kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Frankfurt.
Jan Moravek - Subs off injured Moravek was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Frankfurt due to a groin injury.
Impact Moravek was subbed off in the 48th minute after extending too far and injuring his groin. More information should be known about the midfielder's extent of injury ahead of next weeks match with Leverkusen.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Niederlechner - Forced off in first half Niederlechner was subbed off in the first half of Saturday's match with Frankfurt due to a head injury.
Impact Niederlechner was forced off in the 17th minute after clashing heads with Martin Hinteregger. More information should be known about the extent of the forward's injury ahead of next week's match with Leverkusen.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reece Oxford - Back in starting XI Oxford is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Frankfurt after undergoing knee surgery in July.
Impact Oxford makes an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday after undergoing surgery a little more than a month ago. That being the case, he's in a defensive role and managed no goals or assist in 24 appearances (13 starts) last season.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Civeja - Still out with pelvic inflammation Civeja (pelvis) remains out for Saturday's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Civeja has been out for over six months with Pelvic Bone inflammation, though could be nearing a return. The promising youngster has started to return to training, at least partially, and will look to return to fitness. Until he can consistently train though, he remains firmly out.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tobias Strobl - Battling ankle issue Strobl (ankle) will miss Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Strobl is out for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt with an ankle issue. The midfielder doesn't offer much fantasy value even when healthy and isn't a big part of the starting XI. Strobl will look to return to training over the next week to make an appearance Saturday, against Bayer Levekusen.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reece Oxford - Sidelined vs. Frankfurt Oxford (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Oxford underwent knee surgery to repair his meniscus in early-July, and is taking a cautious path to returning. The defender has been out for nearly five weeks despite the expected 2-3 week recovery time. He remains a hard-to-recommend option until he can be fully fit and work towards earning a starting XI spot.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Cordova - Struggling with muscle issue Cordova (muscular) is out for Saturday's clash with Frankfurt.
Impact Cordova is out for Saturday's match with Frankfurt following a muscle injury. This is a new issue for the forward, so the severity remains to be seen. Cordova will hope to be fit for Saturday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen after an extra week to recover.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - Logs full 90 minutes Gouweleeuw (undisclosed) logged the full 90 minutes versus Hoffenheim on Saturday in which he recorded three interceptions and two clearances.
Impact Gouweleeuw started all 32 of his appearances last year and figures to be a mainstay in the starting XI through the upcoming campaign. Despite being in the lineup on a weekly basis, the defender won't offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FC Augsburg - TSG Hoffenheim 0-4 ' Highlights ' Matchday 1 - Bundesliga 2021/22
AUGUST 15, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Rafal Gikiewicz - Beaten soundly in opener Gikiewicz made four saves during Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Hoffenheim.
Impact Gikiewicz was under siege from the opening whistle, and struggled mightily. The keeper did make four saves, but also conceded another four goals. He will hope to start his season over Saturday, against Frankfurt.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niklas Dorsch - 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
Fredrik Jensen - Two chances created Jensen created two chances during Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Hoffenheim.
Impact Jensen created two chances but failed to do much else during Saturday's defeat. The midfielder was completely overran, and failed to get much of anything done. He will hope for a better showing Saturday, away to Frankfurt.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Hahn - Three crosses in rout Hahn sent in three crosses during Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Hoffenheim.
Impact Hahn was active sending balls into the box, but none were particularly threatening. The forward ended the match without creating a chance, and with only four touches. Hahn will hope to bounce back during Saturday's trip to Frankfurt.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alfred Finnbogason - Out with ankle injury Finnbogason will miss the start of the season with an ankle ligament injury suffered in the DFB Cup, reports kicker.
Impact Finnbogason dealt with an ankle injury last season and unfortunately it looks like he'll start the new campaign with another issue. He's not expected to be a regular in the squad and consistent injuries aren't helping after receiving just four starts last season.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arne Maier - Joins Augsburg on loan Maier joined Augsburg on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Hertha Berlin on Monday. Marco Richter moved the other way permanently as a part of the transfer.
Impact Maier spent much of last season on loan with Arminia Bielefeld, where he made 13 starts from 16 appearances in a mostly defensive role. If he can stay active in the attack as he did with eight shots and 19 crosses in the final five matches of last season, Maier will have more to offer than his position may suggest.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - In doubt Saturday Gouweleeuw will face a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's clash with Greifswalder FC.
Impact Gouweleeuw started all 32 of his appearances for the club last year in which he recorded one goal on seven shots (three on target), 11 crosses (four accurate) and 147 interceptions. It's possible the club will hold the defender out of the DFB-Pokal match in order to ensure he is available for the Bundesliga season opener against Hoffenheim on Aug. 14.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Iago - Playing in friendlies Iago played the second half of Augsburg's recent friendly against Cagliari.
Impact Iago battled numerous injuries last season, but he's been training and has another week to go before the opener. When healthy, he was the team's starting left-back, so if he can stay on the pitch, he should get more than the 18 starts he had last season.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Richter - Five shots in draw Richter shot five times (two on goal) during Wednesday's one-all draw with Ivory Coast.
Impact Richter had plenty of big chances to score and send Germany through to the knockout stage but he just couldn't find the back of the net. The midfielder ended the match off the score sheet with a disappointing performance all around.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Vargas - Extends contract to 2025 Vargas signed a contract extension with Augsburg through the 2025 season on Sunday.
Impact Vargas is coming off a quality season with six goals and three assists in 30 league appearances and his rewards were a place with Switzerland's team for the Euros and a new contract. With 12 goals scored over his last two seasons, Vargas can be worth picking up when he's found his groove as a starter.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reece Oxford - Undergoes knee procedure Oxford had surgery Friday to repair the meniscus in his left knee and will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks.
Impact Based on the club's somewhat vague timeline, it's possible that Oxford could still be ready in time to play in the season opener versus Hoffenheim on Aug. 14. The defender featured in the starting XI in the final five matches of the 2020-21 season, which could be a precursor to his role this upcoming year. Even if he is a regular starter, Oxford won't offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niklas Dorsch - 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
Felix Ohis Uduokhai - On pitch Wednesday Uduokhai (ankle) started Wednesday's friendly against Hannover 96.
Impact Uduokhai missed the final four matches of the previous season due to his ankle issue that did require surgery in the offseason. Now fully fit, the defender should be a mainstay on the Augsburg backline next year but won't provide much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee - Plays second half Wednesday Bazee (knee) came on at halftime of Augsburg's friendly against Hannover 96 on Wednesday.
Impact Bazee appeared in just five matches for the club last season, all substitute outings, in which he logged a combined 33 minutes and generated one assist, one chance created and one interception. Even fully fit, the forward will be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI with any consistency, making him a low-end fantasy option at best.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Klein - Signs with Augsburg Klein agreed to terms on a four-year contract with FC Augsburg on Friday after joining on a free transfer from Hoffenheim.
Impact Klein made 16 appearances for the Hoffenheim second team last year in which he recorded two clean sheets while conceding 30 goals. If he stays with the senior team, Klein figures to compete with Tomas Koubek for the No. 2 spot but is unlikely to challenge Rafal Gikiewicz as the preferred option between the sticks.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
