Augsburg aims to be more determined in the new season Coach Manuel Baum has set a clear goal for FC Augsburg: he wants to shape his team into one of the three most determined in the Bundesliga. In the training camp in Tirol, the 46-year-old explains how he plans to achieve this. After a strong second-half surge in the previous season, where Augsburg finished 9th with 43 points (12 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses), Baum wants to further develop the team. ## What does determination mean for Baum? Baum, who worked as a TV tactics expert after the World Cup, gives his players specific tasks. «I would like to be among the top 3 most determined teams», he says. «We are working on that right now.» The Fuggerstädter rely on courage and clear moves to consolidate their position in the Bundesliga. ## Gregoritsch as mentor for the young team Striker Michael Gregoritsch, who joined training after the World Cup, supports Baum. «The team is hungry», says the 32-year-old. «If you've played such a strong second half of the season, you want to extend that over the entire season.» Augsburg's next challenge: the DFB Cup match against Cottbus on August 30.