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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

Switzerland's Remo Freuler scores goal vs. Serbia in 48' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Switzerland's Remo Freuler scores goal vs. Serbia in 48' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Fox Sports

Assists in victory Vargas logged one assist on two chances created and added one shot attempt and one cross (zero accurate) during Friday's 3-2 victory over Serbia. He was also shown yellow once.

Impact Vargas helped seal the victory for Switzerland by locating an unmarked Remo Freuler during the 48th minute for the game-winning assist. Somewhat surprisingly, it was the Augsburg attacker's first goal contribution of this World Cup campaign, and he'll look to keep the momentum going Tuesday versus Portugal. He was relieved in the 83rd for rest by Christian Fassnacht.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Cameroon Vargas created two scoring chances and had one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), and four corners in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Cameroon.

Impact Vargas got the nod on the left wing in the opener and turned in a solid offensive performance, where he was the runner-up for crosses and the leader in key passes within his team. He has posted one goal, one assist, seven chances created, and 15 deliveries (one accurate) in 11 matches with Augsburg. Switzerland will face Brazil Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in draw Vargas logged one assist on one chance created during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Vargas was in the starting XI after appearing as a substitute his last time out. His efforts across 66 minutes were rewarded during the ninth when he located Florian Niederlechner for an equalizing goal to pull Augsburg even at 1-1. He was replaced with 24 minutes remaining for rest purposes by Lukas Petkov.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland pick 4 goalkeepers amid World Cup injury doubts

Switzerland will take four goalkeepers to Qatar in a World Cup squad with injury concerns over first-choice Yann Sommer and backup Jonas Omlin

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovered from foot injury Vargas is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Vargas is good to go after leaving last week's match against Stuttgart with a foot injury. The is available from the bench as he's started just four times in his eight appearances, scoring once.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with foot injury Vargas was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Stuttgart due to a foot injury.

Impact Vargas was forced off after 25 minutes, succumbing to a foot injury suffered in a collision with teammate Carlos Gruezo. The midfielder was replaced by Lukas Petkov, as his extent of injury should be determined following the match.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home draw Vargas scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made one clearance in Saturday's 3-3 draw to RB Leipzig.

Impact Vargas scored in the 64th minute to give them the 3-0 lead, but it wasn't enough to secure the home win. After that, they conceded three times and settled for one point. That was his first goal in the season in his seventh appearance (three starts).

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Option to play Vargas (ankle) is likely to be fit and available for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Enrico Maassen. "Ruben (vargas) is also an alternative for the squad. He's...

Impact Vargas will get his first chance to play of the season after injuries lingered over the summer. He logged three assists and one goal in 29 apppearances (26 starts) last season, an effort that was down by his standards after scoring 12 goals and logging four assists over the previous two seasons.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses final two matches Vargas missed the final two matches with an ankle injury, finishing with 29 appearances and 26 starts.

Impact Vargas missed the end of the season with an ankle injury, but was a consistent part of the midfield before that. Vargas ends the season with 24 chances created in just over 2,000 minutes played, while scoring once and adding three assists. This return is the worst of his career as Vargas proved unable to match the six goals he tallied in each of his last two seasons.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for finale Vargas (ankle) will miss the final match of the season with an ankle injury, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Vargas will miss the final match of the campaign. There were talks about him making a return if there was a chance of Augsburg being relegated, but with safety secured it's apparent the club doesn't want to risk Vargas' health. Vargas ends the Bundesliga campaign with 29 appearances and 26 starts, as well as one goal and three assists.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Vargas will miss Sunday's clash against RB Leipzig due to an ankle injury, Augsburg announced before the game.

Impact Vargas has picked up a knock on his ankle and isn't available for Sunday's game. He will hope to recover by next weekend's season finale against Greuther Furth.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Augsburg beats Mainz to move further clear of relegation

Augsburg pushed further clear of relegation danger in the Bundesliga by beating Mainz 2-1

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores once as substitute Vargas had one goal on four shots (two on goal), one cross, two fouls, one interception and sustained two fouls in the 2-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Wednesday.

Impact After subbing on in the 54th minute to recharge the offense, Vargas managed to net two minutes later to score the goal that would put his side over the top. The midfielder is not typically an offensive threat, and it is unlikely he will score again in the next match against Bayern Munich.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Augsburg beats Bielefeld 1-0 in Bundesliga relegation fight

Daniel Caligiuri has scored to lead Augsburg to a 1-0 win at Arminia Bielefeld in their Bundesliga relegation fight

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy in loss Vargas sent in six crosses, creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Vargas had plenty of volume Saturday but didn't do much with it, and didn't get on the scoresheet. It's been a rough season for Augsburg, and Vargas is falling foul of that as well as he has yet to score. Augsburg will need a late turn around from Vargas to avoid relegation.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Augsburg beats Cologne 2-0 for first away win in Bundesliga

Niklas Dorsch has scored late for struggling Augsburg to finish off Cologne 2-0 and claim its first win away from home in the Bundesliga this season

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS