JULIAN BAUMGARTLINGER NEWS

Undergoes knee surgery Baumgartlinger was diagnosed with a lateral meniscus injury to his knee and underwent knee surgery Wednesday, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

Impact This is unfortunate news for Baumgartlinger, who is set for a long road to recovery after undergoing knee surgery Wednesday. He will end the season as a bench player, making three starts in 16 appearances while totaling 15 tackles (four won) and 14 clearances during his first year with the club.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off with knee injury Baumgartlinger was subbed off due to injury in the 71st minute. in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Baumgartlinger came of at half time, however was taken off in the 71st minute after suffer a knee injury. He has been nothing but a bench option for the club this season, making only one start in the last nine matches with just nine tackles (two won) and four clearances in that span.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two starts in first half Baumgartlinger made two starts in the final three matches before the Winter break.

Impact Baumgartlinger joined Augsburg as a veteran option in defensive midfield, but has made just six appearances for his new club. Baumgartlinger had also fallen out of contention for Leverkusen, and is seemingly past the point in his career where he will be a consistent contributor.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not far from playing Baumgartlinger is expected to be available Saturday against Mainz as long as he gets in another good training session in, according to manager Enrico Maassen.

Impact Baumgartlinger just joined the club and evidently isn't far from making his debut. Whether he starts or not, Baumgartlinger's biggest asset is his experience as his role as a defensive-midfielder limits his value.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Augsburg Baumgartlinger joined Augsburg as a free agent on Tuesday, committing to a contract through the rest of the season.

Impact Baumgartlinger helps fill out the depth chart in midfield despite making just six appearances while with Bayer Leverkusen last season. He's still considered a capable option, though a one-year contract shows he certainly still has to prove his worth. Even if he does play frequently, Baumgartlinger hasn't offered major value since the 2015/16 campaign with Mainz and does most of his work defensively.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against Bayern Baumgartlinger has been ruled out of the match against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Baumgartlinger will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has not recovered from a knee injury.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Baumgartlinger (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Bielefeld, Leverkusen announced Friday.

Impact Baumgartlinger has been ruled out for Saturday's clash, but is in advanced training as he continues his rehab. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy option and isn't worth chasing in most formats. He will hope to return before a Saturday clash with Bayern.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Baumgartlinger (knee) has returned to training with Leverkusen, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Baumgartlinger has been out since August after undergoing a few surgeries on his knee. He still has a bit of recovery to go before he's fully fit and back on the pitch, but he's getting closer to making his return.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baumgartlinger faces another layoff after 2nd knee surgery

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Baumgartlinger is set to miss at least three months after undergoing another knee operation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes additional knee procedure Baumgartlinger had another surgery on his knee stemming from an injury suffered back in January. As a result, the midfielder is expected to be sidelined until January of 2022.

Impact Through the opening two matches of the season, Baumgartlinger was limited to a pair of substitute appearances in which he logged a combined seven minutes. With Baumgartlinger set for a four-month stint on the shelf, the club figures to utilize new addition Robert Andrich in the starting XI, though Charles Aranguiz could also be in the mix.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Baumgartlinger sustained a knee injury and will be sidelined against Augsburg on Saturday. Manager Gerardo Seoane told reporters, "Even Baumgartlinger is not available to us at the...

Impact Baumgartlinger has logged just seven combined minutes off the bench through the opening two matches of the season, so his absence from the match-day squad is unlikely to impact the starting XI. Even once given the all-clear, Baumgartlinger's inability to get onto the pitch makes him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Italy Baumgartlinger (knee) did not feature in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Italy.

Impact Baumgartlinger was available after missing a pair of matches, but the coach made different choices related to the lineup and the subs. He has played just one minute in the Euro.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Baumgartlinger (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Italy.

Impact Baumgartlinger has been battling a knee issue the last couple weeks, but he's back in the squad Saturday after missing the prior two contests. He hasn't played significant minutes since January because of injury and that's unlikely to change in the knockout rounds.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still struggling with injury Baumgartlinger (knee) played one minute off the bench in the opening Euro match and hasn't appeared since. He's considered a doubt for Austria's first match of knockout stages agai...

Impact Baumgartlinger doesn't seem likely to play a major role for Austria the rest of the way, no matter how far they go. He returned from a lengthy knee injury at the end of the league campaign and he hasn't been able to get up his fitness to earn a role in the side for this tournament.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ukraine and Austria close in on round of 16 at Euro 2020

A draw might be enough for both and a win would be a guarantee for either

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays off bench in friendlies Baumgartlinger played just 10 minutes off the bench in Austria's two friendlies ahead of the upcoming Euros.

Impact Baumgartlinger returned from a knee injury to take part in the season finale for Leverkusen and he's still not likely 100 percent fit. That being the case, he'll likely only be used off the bench in the Euros and there's no guarantee he sees any minutes unless someone else gets hurt.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austria coach Foda drops Lindner, Grbic from Euro 2020 squad

Goalkeeper Heinz Lindner and striker Adrian Grbic have been dropped from Austria’s squad for the European Championship

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins team training Baumgartlinger (knee) took part in first-team training ahead of Saturday's matchup with Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Baumgartlinger has been out of the squad since a seven-minute substitute appearance against Wolfsburg on Jan. 23 due to his knee problem. Given the significant layoff, the midfielder may have to settle with a substitute outing off the bench

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Atletico keen to widen gap on Barca and Madrid

Atlético Madrid visits Villarreal needing a win after hitting a slump that has let Barcelona and Real Madrid get back in the Spanish league title hunt

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leverkusen beats Schalke 3-0 to go 2nd in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen rose to second in the Bundesliga after a 3-0 win over Schalke

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Havertz scores again as Leverkusen beats Freiburg in Germany

Havertz scores again as Leverkusen beats Freiburg in Germany

MAY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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