Impact Essende has served his two-match suspension, as he is now an option for their match against Freiburg on Oct. 19. He should return to the starting XI now that he is available, starting in all four matches before his ban.
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SAMUEL ESSENDE #9 - FORWARD - FC AUGSBURG
2 G •
1 A •
1.4 SPG
2 G
1 A
1.4 SPG
Clears suspension Essende has cleared his suspension and is an option again.
Banned two matches Essende will not be an option after the DFB Committee decided on a two-match ban following his red card Friday.
Impact Essende has had his suspension increased as expected, with the defender now set to miss two matches due to his red card. This will leave him out to face Leipzig and Gladbach, with a return coming against Freiburg on Oct. 19. His spot will likely be filled by Phillip Tietz while he is out.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off after scoring Essende was sent off after scoring once during Friday's clash with Mainz.
Impact Essende had an all-action second half, scoring early in the half and being sent off less than 15 minutes later. The striker will be suspended for at least one match, and could be suspended for multiple matches. Phillip Tietz should get the start against Leipzig with Essende suspended.
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Scores in club debut Essende scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen.
Impact Essende found the back of the net in the 35th minute while leading Augsburg with three shots in the match. It was a debut goal for Essende after joining Augsburg in the summer.
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