Chrislain Matsima
FCA
CB
Controlled Centre Back
May 15, 2002 (24)
Right
6'4"
179 lb
AugsburgBack available Saturday
Matsima (thigh) is available for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, according to coach Manuel Baum. "We have the full squad available, all players are fully operational!"
Analysis: Matsima's return is a welcome development after a three-and-a-half-month absence following a tendon tear in his thigh sustained shortly after the new year. The French center-back had already logged some minutes with the U23 side as part of his rehabilitation, and a bench role against Frankfurt remains the most likely scenario as the club manages his return carefully. His availability nonetheless gives coach Manuel Baum additional options in the defensive unit heading into the weekend.
Likely to return against Frankfurt
Matsima (thigh) completed his rehabilitation and returned to full team training, with coach Manuel Baum confirming he could be a candidate for the matchday squad for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, according to Augsburger Allgemeine.
Analysis: Matsima suffered a tendon tear in his thigh shortly after the new year and has been sidelined for three and a half months, making his return to the training pitch a significant milestone for both player and club. The French center-back already got some minutes under his belt with the U23 side last weekend, and a bench role against Frankfurt looks the most likely scenario as the club eases him back carefully after such a lengthy absence.
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