Latest injury likely to spell end of Baumgartlinger's playing career
A knee knock sustained in yesterday's 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt may end up spelling the end of Bundesliga veteran Julian Baumgartlinger's long playing career.
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Brought on at the half to work in FCA trainer Enrico Maaßen's midfield against Frankfurt yesterday, Baumgartlinger was unable to finish the match after taking a knock. Maaßen confirmed at his post-match presser yesterday that things were "not looking good" for the veteran. Maaßen reported heavy swelling. A more precise diagnosis is expected soon.
Baumgartlinger has made a total of 255 appearances for the three Bundesliga clubs he's represented over the past 12 seasons. The Salzburg-native also played briefly in the second division with his youth academy club, 1860 München. Few clubs will likely be interested in procuring him as a free-agent this summer at this stage of his career, particularly not after the latest injury.
