Munich/Augsburg (dpa/lby) - FC Bayern Munich is aiming for the next victory in the Bundesliga on Saturday (3.30 p.m.) even without Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller. With a success at 1899 Hoffenheim, the former club of coach Julian Nagelsmann, the Munich team want to catch up with leaders 1. FC Union Berlin. The Berliners only play against VfL Bochum on Sunday.
"It was clear that we had to get into a flow in order to do well in all competitions," said Nagelsmann. Most recently, his team won the DFB Cup 5-2 against FC Augsburg. Neuer is injured in Hoffenheim, Müller is ill.
The Augsburgers are challenged in the Bundesliga on Saturday (3.30 p.m.) against RB Leipzig. Coach Enrico Maaßen has to tinker with his formation due to many failures. "The situation is not easy, but so far we have always found solutions," said the Augsburg coach. In addition to long-term injuries such as André Hahn, Felix Uduokhai and Niklas Dorsch, right-back Robert Gumny is now out with a muscle injury. First-choice goalkeeper Rafał Gikiewicz also has to watch again.
