Augsburg (dpa / lby) - FC Augsburg relies on the freshness factor in the team in the difficult away game at Union Berlin. "We had a day longer break, we have to use that," said FCA coach Enrico Maaßen before the game on Wednesday evening (8.30 p.m.). While the Fuggerstadt team were already in action against Eintracht Frankfurt (1:2) on Saturday, the Berliners had to play in Leverkusen (0:5) a day later.
FCA need an absolute top performance against the Europa League participants from the capital. "They have quality. They find solutions against teams that are low and against teams that are high. They are not so high up for nothing," said Maassen, paying tribute to the third-placed player. In the Alte Försterei he expects a "very loud and emotional" atmosphere: "We have to be good in our heads," demanded the 38-year-old.
In terms of personnel, little has changed for Augsburg, who have lost the lead four games in a row. Goalkeeper Rafal Gikiewicz, who complained of thigh pain after the Frankfurt game, is ready to play, Maassen reported. The same applies to the recently suspended midfielders Carlos Gruezo and Elvis Rexhbecaj.
