Augsburg in crisis: Wagner under pressure after another defeat!

Augsburg in crisis: Wagner under pressure after another defeat!

A real setback for FC Augsburg! Last weekend, the team led by coach Sandro Wagner lost 2:3 against VfB Stuttgart. This means that Augsburg have now lost four competitive games in a row, which is putting a lot of strain on the mood in the club. While the initial euphoria seems to have already passed, Wagner is under enormous pressure. Sports director Benjamin Weber makes it clear that points are urgently needed to avoid slipping further into the relegation zone.

FC Augsburg is currently only one place above the relegation zone due to a better goal difference. The fans are dissatisfied and express their dissatisfaction with the current sporting situation as well as with the club management and the coach. A storm of indignation is clearly noticeable, while the club's management's next steps are under increased scrutiny. And the next challenge is already around the corner: a home game against Hamburger SV awaits after the international break.

Different perceptions

Despite the tense situation, there are currently no plans to separate from Sandro Wagner. The coach himself expressed disappointment about the defeat against Stuttgart, but also emphasized the solidarity within the team. Player Anton Kade made it clear that the team largely controlled the game and had a good chance to secure the win. Augsburg even led twice with goals from Fabian Rieder in the 8th minute and Han-Noah Massengo in the 26th minute.

But the joy was short-lived: VfB Stuttgart equalized with a penalty kick from Maximilian Mittelstädt in the 18th minute and scored two more goals from Deniz Undav in the 39th and 80th minutes. Especially at the time of the equalizer, Samuel Essende missed a great chance for Augsburg, which ultimately turned out to be a painful mistake.

The wolves' perspective

However, Benjamin Weber is optimistic that the team can get another win against HSV to put an end to the negative series. The upcoming game represents a turning point that could be crucial for both coaches and players. In the current situation, collecting points every time can make the difference between staying in the league and fear of relegation.

It remains to be seen whether FC Augsburg can overcome the critical situation as eyes turn to their performance in their next meeting. Maybe there will soon be reason to be happy again for the club's fans. If you would like to find out more about the pressure situation in the team and the current club development, you can visit Welt.de and Sandro Paris.