FC Augsburg faces its first away game of the new Bundesliga season on Sunday in Frankfurt. Coach Manuel Baum demands the right attitude from his team for the clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, as he explained to Presse Augsburg.
The Fuggerstädter started the season with a 3-0 home win against Schalke 04, placing them third in the table before the second matchday. With three points, one win, and a goal difference of 3:0, they have made a perfect start. The next game is on September 6 at 5:30 p.m. At the Frankfurt Arena, where the eighth-placed team awaits.
How is Augsburg preparing for Frankfurt?
Manuel Baum analyzes the opponent as a young, dynamic team. "We're facing a young, dynamic team with many gamblers in their ranks," said the 47-year-old coach. He emphasizes the importance of the mental attitude for the away game. "We have to go into this game with the right attitude, we have to fight and have the absolute will to decide it for ourselves."
Adi Hütter's team started the season with a 3-3 draw against Union Berlin. For Augsburg, the encounter represents an early test away from home. The current form with one win from one game gives the team confidence for the difficult task.
What personnel problems does FCA have?
In attack, Steve Mounié is unavailable, while Tim Breithaupt and Kristijan Jakić are also not available. Particularly uncertain is the availability of Anton Kade. The 22-year-old U21 national player, who scored in the season opener, is on the injury list alongside Calvin Brackelmann, as the current injury status shows.
Despite these absences, Baum can rely on reinforcements from the summer break. Arijon Ibrahimović joined on loan from FC Bayern Munich, and Juma Bah also moved on loan from Manchester City to FCA. These new signings are intended to increase squad depth, especially in case of further absences.
What does the away series mean for the season?
The first away appearance provides early insight into the team's travel resilience. After the convincing home win, the task is to confirm this performance on foreign soil. The three goals scored with zero conceded form a solid foundation for the upcoming challenges.
The complete schedule of the Bundesliga season can be found on our fixtures page. There, the further course of FCA's season can be followed, which continues after the Frankfurt game. The current table situation can be viewed at any time in the standings.
How does Baum assess the tactical challenge?
Baum's focus is clearly on his players' attitude. Against Frankfurt's offensively strong team, defensive teamwork will be important. The clean sheet from the first game should be maintained as long as possible.
The team lineup will be influenced by injury concerns. Especially the possible absence of Anton Kade, a goalscorer from the first game, would be a loss. The alternative could lie with the new loan players, who must take their chance.
The game on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. A look at the squad overview shows the personnel options available to Baum for this task.
