FC Augsburg Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Finn Dahmen - Beaten once in win Dahmen allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Dahmen conceded the opening goal of the match after six minutes, but blanked Mainz from there even with his club going down to ten men. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in his opening five starts to the season while his two saves upped his season total to 16.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ermedin Demirovic - Nets brace on Saturday Demirovic scored twice while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Demirovic scored in the 15th and 45th minutes to claim all three points for Augsburg. The forward is off to an excellent start to the season for his club, scoring three goals and providing three assists while starting each of Augsburg's opening five contests.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patric Pfeiffer - Subs off after treatment Pfeiffer was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Mainz due to injury.

Impact Pfeiffer left the match in the 72nd minute after succumbing to an undisclosed injury. Maximilian Bauer replaced Pfeiffer in the match with more information about the extent of injury likely available in the buildup to next week's clash with Freiburg.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arne Engels - Sent off Saturday Engels was sent off the in the second half of Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Engels was shown a straight red card in the 62nd minute following a VAR review of his challenge on Aymen Barkok. Engels will likely miss the next two matches through suspension with Arne Maier a candidate to replace him in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Michel - Available off bench Michel (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Mainz.

Impact Michel was not mentioned in the final injury report, so his presence on the bench isn't surprising. The forward will have to wait for an opportunity to feature, though, as he was left out of the XI, with Ermedin Demirovic and Phillip Tietz leading the way upfront.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Michel - Left off injury report Michel (groin) was not mentioned in Enrico Maassen's press conference ahead of a clash with Mainz on Saturday. The manager told reporters, "Except for Japhet Tanganga and Masaya Ok...

Impact Michel looks set to return to action following a two-match stint on the shelf due to his groin problem. Prior to his absence, the forward started the opening two contests in which he generated one goal on three shots (two on target), one assist and four chances created.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masaya Okugawa - Won't return Saturday Okugawa (knee) will remain shelved for Saturday's matchup with Mainz after manager Enrico Maassen told reporters, "Except for Japhet Tanganga and Masaya Okugawa, the entire squad...

Impact Okugawa was a fixture in the starting XI for Arminia Bielefeld last season, featuring in 30 of 33 contests, but has yet to get onto the pitch for his new club. Once given the all-clear, the attacking midfielder should be in contention to start and will no doubt be eager to open his goal account after scoring eight times last season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Japhet Tanganga - Remains sidelined Tanganga (knee) will not be available versus Mainz on Saturday after manager Enrico Maassen told reporters, "Except for Japhet Tanganga and Masaya Okugawa, the entire squad is avai...

Impact Tanganga has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season and appears to be no closer to rejoining the squad. Given his extended layoff, the defender will likely have to work his way back into the starting XI with a few appearances off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finn Dahmen - Concedes thrice in defeat Dahmen made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Dahmen made three saves but conceded to Xavi Simons, Lois Openda and David Raum. He has conceded 12 goals in just four games this season and has also failed to save any of the two penalties he has faced.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Show! | RB Leipzig - FC Augsburg 3-0 | Highlights | Matchday 4 – Bundesliga 2023/24

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Frederik Winther - Eligible to play Winther is available for selection for Saturday's match versus Leipzig, according to the team.

Impact Winther will be available to play again after recovering from an undisclosed injury. The defender has yet to touch the pitch this season but will get his first chance on Saturday. Even if he does make the squad, it will most likely only be a sub and will not affect the starting XI at all.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathanael Mbuku - Returns to full fitness Mbaku will be an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to the team.

Impact Mbaku will get his first shot at some time on the pitch this season after being deemed fully fit heading into the weekend. The attacker will most likely hold a rotational role and will not see much playing time this season. He only registered two appearances last season before being loaned to Reims.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - Available for selection Gouweleeuw is an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to the club.

Impact Gouweleeuw looks to be fit again after the team reported he would be available for selection on Saturday. The defender is yet to log a minute this season but will try to work his way back into a starting spot now that he is healthy. He has been a normal sight on the pitch for Augsburg over the past eight seasons, starting in 32 matches last season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masaya Okugawa - Not available against Leipzig Okugawa is listed as out for Saturday's match against Leipzig, reported the club on Thursday.

Impact Okugawa will miss another match after the club announced he will not be available this weekend. The attacker is yet to register any time on the pitch this season due to the injury but seeks to return soon. Even when he does return to full health, he will most likely only be used as a rotational player off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Michel - Doesn't participate in training Michel did not feature in training on Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Michel looks like he will miss yet another game with his groin injury after not training at all this week. He has now been absent from the squad for the past two weeks and seems to be far from returning after missing out on training. Expect Phillip Tietz to take over in his role.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Japhet Tanganga - Not in training Tanganga was left out of training ahead of Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Tanganga appeared to have suffered an undisclosed injury during the international break. He was left out of training on Thursday and appears to be unfit for Saturday's match. His injury will not affect the team much, as he has yet to register any time on the pitch this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathanael Mbuku - Goes full 90 in friendly Mbuku (undisclosed) logged the full 90 minutes in Thursday's friendly matchup with Greuther Further.

Impact Mbuku is still waiting to make his season debut for the club after failing to get onto the pitch through the opening three matches of the season. Even once cleared to play, the midfielder will likely face an uphill battle to feature in the starting XI and may have to serve primarily as a substitute this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - Plays second half Thursday Gouweleeuw (foot) subbed on at halftime in Thursday's 2-1 win over Gruether Furth.

Impact Gouweleeuw has yet to see action for Augsburg this season but appears to be nearing a return to action after playing in Thursday's friendly. Considering the defender has started every one of his 93 appearances for the club over the last three seasons, he figures to be a lock to reclaim his spot on the pitch once given the all-clear.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Winther - Picks up knock Thursday Winther suffered an undisclosed injury in Thursday's friendly against Greuther Furth.

Impact Winther has yet to get onto the pitch for Augsburg this season, so his potential absence heading into the club's Sept. 16 matchup with RB Leipzig is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Even once cleared to play, Winther will likely struggle to get onto the pitch, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masaya Okugawa - Returns to training Okugawa (knee) returned to training on Tuesday, Augsburg announced.

Impact Okugawa finally made his way back to the training field after being sidelined for the past month with a ligament injury in his knee. The 27-year-old had an injury-riddled summer after signing with Augsburg but finally looks ready to make his debut soon. He could be an option for Augsburg's next match against Leipzig, with the international break giving him an extra week to return to full fitness.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patric Pfeiffer - Set for debut Pfeiffer is eligible to return after serving a three-match ban.

Impact Pfeiffer was carrying a three-match suspension when he signed with Augsburg and has now served that. He will hope to make his debut for the club against Leipzig on Sept. 16. Pfeiffer was a key part of the Darmstadt defense previously and should offer immediate value in the center of the backline.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Augsburg - VfL Bochum 2-2 | Highlights | Matchday 3 – Bundesliga 2023/24

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Finn Dahmen - Six saves in draw Dahmen allowed two goals while making six saves during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bochum.

Impact Dahmen allowed a goal in each half, but kept Augsburg in the match as they shared the points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed nine goals through the opening three matches of the season while his six saves upped his season total to 11.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dion Drena Beljo - Opens the scoring Saturday Beljo scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bochum.

Impact Beljo found the back of the net in the 35th minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second through the opening three matches for Beljo as Saturday's contest marked his first start of the new campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ermedin Demirovic - Involved in both Augsburg goals Demirovic had an assist and scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bochum.

Impact Demirovic set up Dion Beljo in the 35th minute before scoring himself in the 62nd to play a role in both Augsburg goals. Demirovic has four goal involvements through the opening three Bundesliga matches while taking eight shots, crossing once and creating seven chances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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