Brackelmann returns but Augsburg confirm Matsima suffers muscle tear
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There was good news at FC Augsburg as Calvin Brackelmann completed parts of team training again for the first time today, Thursday.
The central defender had to take a break due to a concussion sustained the injury in the home match against 1.FC Union Berlin.
He subsequently missed the DFB-Pokal match against Sonnenhof Großaspach and Bundesliga games against SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig.
According to the official return-to-sport protocol, Brackelmann is now in the final stages of his recovery and has returned the pitch.
However, the Bavarian club also confirmed that they will have to do without Chrislain Matsima for the time being.
The 24-year-old suffered a minor muscle tear in his adductor area on Tuesday and is currently completing an individual rehabilitation program.
After the international break, FC Augsburg's next home game is scheduled for Sunday, 22 November against 1. FSV Mainz 05.
