Xaver Schlager
NFO
CM
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Sep 28, 1997 (28)
Left
5'9"
168 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Two shots Saturday
Schlager recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Liverpool.
Analysis: Schlager took two poor shots during Saturday's draw, but that wasn't the big takeaway from Saturday's clash. He wasn't outplayed by the Liverpool midfield and stood his ground in one of the toughest road matches of the campaign. It was a big test for Schlager, and he certainly passed as he continues to adjust to the Premier League.
Comes off bench, impresses vs Leeds
Schlager did not start Saturday's season opener against Leeds because he was not yet physically ready, but he came on late and left a positive impression despite the 1-0 defeat, according to coach Oliver Glasner, per Jake Netting. "Some players had two, three or six weeks of pre-season, and I've got a lot of information from the training sessions and the games. So I didn't want to start them both because we can't afford to potentially substitute them later due to physical reasons."
Analysis: Schlager's exclusion from the starting lineup surprised some given his performances had appeared strong enough to warrant a spot, though manager Oliver Glasner cited form as the deciding factor in leaving him out initially. He's expected to pair with Ibrahim Sangare in midfield once fully up to speed, with his encouraging cameo off the bench strengthening his case for a role in the coming weeks, especially with Tuesday's Carabao Cup rematch against Leeds offering another opportunity to build momentum.
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