Alexis Claude-Maurice
FCA
LW (CF)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jun 6, 1998 (28)
Right
5'9"
137 lb
AugsburgScores penalty off the bench
Claude-Maurice came on during Thursday's friendly against Bournemouth and converted a penalty to make it 1-3, the club announced.
Analysis: Claude-Maurice had returned to the training pitch earlier in the week, with coach Manuel Baum hopeful he could play some minutes given Augsburg's demanding preseason schedule. His appearance and penalty conversion mark a positive step forward after his tentative reintegration into training. Claude-Maurice is expected to continue building up his playing time as preseason progresses.
Injures achilles
Claude-Maurice is dealing with an Achilles injury, according to manager Manuel Baum, per Augsburger Allgemeine. "Theoretically, they could all play today, but we will not take any risks."
Analysis: Claude-Maurice looked to be fit for the pre-season after starting to train with the group, but he is still feeling some setbacks, with an Achilles injury still affecting him. This is something to monitor, as if not taken care of carefully, this is an injury that could easily see a setback. He started in 25 of his 29 appearances last season while bagging five goals and four assists, so he is an important part of the team.
Fit for preseason preparations
Claude-Maurice (ankle) has returned to training for preseason after missing the final match of last season, according to Augsburger Allegmeine.
Analysis: Claude-Maurice ended last season on the sidelines after an ankle knock in the Gladbach game kept him out of the Union Berlin finale, but there's no sign the issue has carried into preseason, as the Frenchman is back on the training pitch with Augsburg beginning preparations under coach Manuel Baum. The bigger storyline now is whether he'll even be at Augsburg come August, as after two years in which he has consistently been one of the club's best players, there is market interest in him. If he stays, he will likely again be the focal point of Augsburg's attack and their main source of creativity in the final third.
Not available for season finale
Claude-Maurice (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's season finale against Union Berlin.
Analysis: Claude-Maurice has been unable to pass his late fitness test after coach Manuel Baum confirmed a final call would be made following further assessment of the ankle knock he picked up during the last match, with the big question mark flagged earlier in the week proving accurate. Anton Kade or Mert Komur are expected to take on larger roles in the front line in his absence, leaving Augsburg without their key attacking option for the season finale against Union Berlin. He ends the campaign with five goals, four assists, a career-high 71 shots and 32 chances created across 29 Bundesliga appearances (25 starts).
Dealing with ankle knock
Claude-Maurice took a knock to an ankle during the last match and is a big question mark for Saturday's season finale against Union Berlin, according to coach Manuel Baum. "Alexis took a hit to the ankle during the game and is a big question mark,"
Analysis: Claude-Maurice is dealing with an ankle knock and the club will make a final call on his involvement after assessing his ankle over the coming hours, with Augsburg heading into the season finale against Union Berlin uncertain over the availability of their key attacking option. Anton Kade or Mert Komur would get larger roles in the front line if he misses the clash.
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