MAXIMILIAN BAUER NEWS

Out for Wednesday's game Bauer (head) will be unavailable for Wednesday's match against Union Berlin, as his club is prioritizing caution regarding his head injury, coach Jess Thorup confirmed in the press...

Impact Bauer was forced off the pitch during Sunday's Bundesliga match against Stuttgart due to a head injury. He will be unavailable for Wednesday's clash against Berlin as the medical staff is prioritizing caution. Bauer's next opportunity to feature will be on Sunday when the squad travels to Bremen.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injured in first half Bauer was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Stuttgart with a knee injury.

Impact Bauer left the match in the 22nd minute succumbing to a knee injury and being replaced by Noahkai Banks. The extent of Bauer's injury should be determined ahead of Wednesday's trip to Union Berlin.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 4-4 draw Saturday Bauer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-4 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Bauer benefited from a great cross from Niklas Dorsch and a perfect assist from Ermedin Demirovic to score from close range when Augsburg were down by two goals late in the first half. Expect the center-back to remain in the starting lineup when Augsburg takes on Bayern Munich on Sunday, but he might be forced to focus a bit more on defense against one of the best attacks in Europe in that match.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns major role Bauer made 27 appearances (20 starts) assisting once during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Bauer stayed in the Bundesliga following the relegation of Greuther Furth and took a substantial role in the starting XI. The center-back was a consistent producer in the center of the defender with 78 clearances and 31 tackles. The defender will likely be a more rotational option in 2023/24, but he still figures to play a substantial role.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in defeat Bauer assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Bauer provided one assist during Saturday's loss, his first since joining Augsburg. The defender offers next to nothing going forward, and has created just three chances in 21 appearances. Bauer remains a defense-first center-back moving forward.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Bauer is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Bauer returns as expected from an undisclosed knock to start for Augsburg on Saturday. The defender has helped his club keep two clean sheets in 19 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Bauer (undisclosed) is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, manager Enrico Maassen announced Thursday.

Impact Bauer is available once more as he recovered from a minor issue picked up in training. The defender trained throughout the international break and has the chance to move straight back into the starting XI for Saturday's trip.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury Bauer avoided any major injury during Saturday's clash with Schalke, manager Enrico Maassen told Augsburger Allgemeine.

Impact Bauer was worried to have suffered a structural injury, but avoided any sort of issue and is expected to return for the April 1 trip to Wolfsburg. The defender started the final two matches before the international break, but was a largely unused substitute prior to that.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Bauer was forced off at halftime of Saturday's match against Schalke due to injury.

Impact Bauer stayed in the locker room at halftime being replaced by Renato Veiga. The defender has the international break to recover before Augsburg's next match in two weeks.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in finale Bauer played 14 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Bauer made just his second appearance off the bench during Saturday's loss, a good sign after an issue forced him off early in the first half of the previous match. The defender will hope to return to full fitness and be a major contributor in central defense during the second half of the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return against Leipzig Bauer is eligible to return from suspension after missing a clash with Koln due to suspension.

Impact Bauer has had trouble staying out of the book and picked up five yellow cards inside the opening nine matches. The defender should be straight back in the starting XI for a tough Saturday clash with Leipzig.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Bauer was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's match with Wolfsburg.

Impact Bauer was shown a yellow card in the 38th minute, his fifth of the season as he will miss next week's match at Koln through suspension. With Jeffrey Gouweleeuw also shown his fifth yellow card and Reece Oxford and Felix Uduokhai both out long term, Frederik Winther is the lone available centerback for Augsburg next weekend.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances in win Bauer had two tackles (two won), seven clearances, and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-2 victory over FC Schalke 04.

Impact This is a nice showing for the young defender, who is averaging almost two tackles per game. Bauer remains a leader for Augsburg in central defense, and his seven clearances and two interceptions were both team-highs during this contest.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Augsburg move With the conclusion of the 2021/22 season, Bauer has completed a previously agreed move to Augsburg.

Impact Bauer made 26 appearances and 18 starts for Greuther Furth in a campaign that seemed doomed from the beginning. The club simply didn't have the quality to compete in the Bundesliga, though Bauer proved to be a competent center-back in the starting XI. He ended the season with 98 clearances and 28 tackles across 1,686 minutes. Bauer doesn't figure to be an instant starter with Augsburg, though he should provide a much needed depth and rotational option.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow Bauer was shown his fifth yellow card during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Bauer was shown the yellow card in the 41st minute, his fifth of the campaign. The defender will miss Furth's next match with Leverkusen through suspension.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in draw Bauer made two tackles (both won), six clearances and two interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Bauer had a solid showing here, contributing in almost every defensive category and being key for his side to rack up consecutive clean sheets for the first time this season. The centre back benefited from his side's formation switch and started the last three matches, so expect him to remain in the lineup for next Saturday's home clash against Borussia Monchengladbach.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Augsburg Bauer has completed a move to Augsburg, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Bauer will remain with Furth to close out the campaign, but will join Augsburg in the upcoming summer. The defender is a crucial part of the Furth backline, but is unlikely to be able to keep them in the Bundesliga. Augsburg have the better chance of keeping Bauer in the Bundesliga next season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11 clearances in win Bauer had one off-target shot, made 11 clearances and two interceptions, was shown a yellow card and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin...

Impact Bauer had an impressive display here, leading all players with a season-high 11 clearances and being one of the biggest reasons why his side to shut the opposition down despite facing some stretches of heavy pressure. With 46 clearances and 14 interceptions over his last seven appearances, the centre back will try to keep it up during Wednesday's visit to Borussia Dortmund.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training and available Bauer (rest) is back in training and available for Saturday's clash with RB Leipzig, according to manager Stefan Leitl.

Impact Bauer is available and back in full team training. The defender will likely slot straight back into the starting XI, where he has middling fantasy value through sheer defensive volume.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with own goal Bauer recorded an own goal versus Hertha Berlin on Friday along with one shot (off target), three tackles (three won) and four clearances.

Impact Bauer has featured in the starting XI in all five of the club's matches during which he racked up 20 clearances, six tackles (four won) and three blocks. The defender's value comes primarily through clearances, so he will only offer fantasy value in certain formats.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two clearances in draw Bauer registerd one off-target shot, one tackle (zero won), two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Bauer co-led his side in clearances and interceptions during the home draw, but it was a quiet outing for their defense. The centerback also picked up his first yellow card of the season. He will now face a likely tougher matchup at Mainz on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE