Christoph Baumgartner
RBL
CM (AM)
Box-to-Box
Aug 1, 1999 (26)
Right
5'11"
161 lb
LeipzigUndergoes procedure
Baumgartner (thigh) has undergone a procedure on his muscle injury and will start his rehabilitation, according to his club.
Analysis: Baumgartner has already been ruled out of the World Cup after an injury in a friendly and has received further treatment, as the midfielder underwent surgery. He will now start his rehabilitation and will look to further progress his health as pre-season preparations start. There is a solid chance he returns ahead of the next season, as this procedure was likely to have him fit for the 2026/27 season.
Ruled out of World Cup
Baumgartner (thigh) has been ruled out of the World Cup after an MRI examination confirmed a muscle injury in his right thigh, the Austrian Football Federation announced.
Analysis: Baumgartner had felt a stab of pain in the hip flexor area during the warmup for Monday's final pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia, and the scan results have delivered the worst possible news for Austria heading into the competition. The attacking midfielder was expected to be the undisputed creative heartbeat of coach Ralf Rangnick's side and his absence is a devastating blow for a team that had genuine ambitions of making a deep run at the tournament. Austria will now need to find solutions in attack without one of their most important playmakers when their World Cup campaign opens against Jordan on June 17.
Assists with lone chance created
Baumgartner had an assist with his lone chance created while firing four shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.
Analysis: Baumgartner set up Xaver Schlager in the 45th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Leipzig with his four shots. The midfielder has two goal involvements to go along with 11 shots and two chances created over his last three starts.
Nets goal in defeat
Baumgartner scored a goal while crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.
Analysis: Baumgartner found the back of the net in the 80th minute preventing a clean sheet with a late consolation goal. The goal was the first since March 20th for Baumgartner as he's combined for nine shots, two chances created and two crosses over his last three starts.
Fires five shots
Baumgartner took five shots (three on goal) during Friday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.
Analysis: Baumgartner was held off the scoresheet despite firing a team-high five shots Friday. The midfielder has an assist to go along with 11 shots, three chances created and six tackles over his last three appearances.
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