Chrislain Matsima faces injury scare ahead of Augsburg clash against Mainz

FC Augsburg have been handed a potential injury setback after Chrislain Matsima picked up an adductor problem during Tuesday’s training session.

According to German newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine, the 24-year-old centre-back sustained the injury while attempting a defensive intervention during the morning session.

The French defender reportedly stretched to make a challenge before going down and receiving treatment from a physiotherapist. Further medical examinations are expected to establish the severity of the problem and determine how long he could be sidelined.

Matsima is now a doubt for Augsburg’s Bundesliga home encounter against Mainz 05 on November 22, following the international break. His absence could potentially extend beyond that fixture depending on the outcome of his medical assessment.

The development represents a concern for head coach Manuel Baum, particularly given the defender’s importance to Augsburg’s backline.

Matsima has established himself as a regular starter this season, featuring in all nine of the club’s Bundesliga matches and completing the full 90 minutes in each appearance.

Augsburg are already experiencing difficulties defensively, having conceded 20 league goals. The club will therefore hope the Frenchman avoids a lengthy spell on the sidelines.