Michael Gregoritsch
AugsburgCF
Target Striker
Apr 18, 1994 (32)
Left
6'4"
201 lb
Set for larger role
Gregoritsch has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and steps into a more prominent role following Christoph Baumgartner's tournament-ending thigh injury, with the striker now expected to be a potential starter in Austria's attacking lineup.
Analysis: Gregoritsch spent the first half of the season at Brondby in the Danish Superliga before returning to former club Augsburg on loan in January, contributing six goals and three assists across 17 Bundesliga appearances since his midseason return in what has been a great campaign for him. The striker brings the physical presence, aerial threat and experienced finishing instinct that gives Austria a different attacking profile alongside Marko Arnautovic, and having previously scored 30 goals in 107 appearances for Freiburg, his quality at the top level of German football is well established. Gregoritsch heads into the World Cup knowing that Christoph Baumgartner's (thigh) absence has created a rare opportunity, and the tournament represents his best chance to define his legacy for the national team on the biggest stage of his career.
Scores twice in victory
Gregoritsch scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Monchengladbach.
Analysis: Gregoritsch had one of his top performances of the season in the penultimate game week, capitalizing on a couple of chances inside the opposing box during the 24th and 72nd minutes, respectively. He scored at least one goal or assist for the third time in his last four starts, while the brace was his second in 16 Bundesliga matches played this campaign. Additionally, he has taken more than two shots in three consecutive contests.
Sets up one of three goals
Gregoritsch had an assist while taking three off target shots and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Werder Bremen.
Analysis: Gregoritsch set up Anton Kade in the 24th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Augsburg in shots and chances created. The assist was the first since February for the forward as he's combined for two goal involvements and eight shots over his last three appearances.
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