Reports: Augsburg lose starter Rexhbecaj for extended period
According to a report in the local "Augsburger Allgemeine" Zeitung reports that FC Augsburg have lost one of their starting midfielders for a period of three to four weeks. Germany's Kicker magazine confirms the report.
| Elvis Rexhbecaj. | Photo: FC Augsburg |
Rexhbecaj has started 20 of Augsburg's 21 league fixtures this season. Since play resumed after the turn of the new calendar year, Rexhbecaj has formed a solid midfield double-six partnership with the surprise 19-year-old Belgian phenom Arne Engels. During last Friday night's hard-fought victory, FCA trainer Enrico Maaßen briefly tried pairing Engels with fellow 19-year-old Renato Veiga before eventually bringing on veteran Julian Baumgartlinger to help stabilize the axis.
Maaßen has many options in terms of the double-six. Arne Maier - serving on the flanks as of late - could move back to his natural position. Niklas Dorsch - finally once again fit after struggling with injury this year - could also be reintroduced in the XI. Maier and Dorsch were the initially intended pairing at the double-six for the Fuggerstädter. The duo have worked together at the double-six for the German U21s.
