Eric Smith
PAUSweden
Right
Jan 8, 1997
29
6'4"
190 lb
CB
CM
Driving Centre Back
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Set to miss final league match
Smith (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg.
Analysis: Smith has been unable to pass the testing that had been set to determine his availability, confirming his absence after the unidentified injury had left him as a late call heading into the weekend and representing a major blow for a side set to be without one of their most dependable starters. The defender has made 26 starts in 27 appearances this season, and his unavailability forces the coaching staff to turn to Hauke Wahl, Tomoya Ando and Adam Dzwigala to make up the backline in his place. His situation will be monitored closely in the coming days as the club hopes the injury proves to be a short-term setback ahead of a possible relegation playoff to remain in the Bundesliga.
Late call for Saturday
Smith is a late call for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "With Eric, we have to see in the next 24 hours how hard it has hit him and how it develops."
Analysis: Smith is going to be a late call heading into Saturday, as the defender is dealing with an unidentified injury that will have to be tested over the next few days. This is a major point to watch for the club, as he is a starter when fit, notching 26 starts in 27 appearances. If fit, he should then see a starting role, with Hauke Wahl, Tomoya Ando and Adam Dzwigala likely to make up the backline if Smith misses out.
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