Manuel Baum hopes the players will adhere to the team's playing philosophy and consistently demonstrate a fighting spirit in matches.

After their away victory against Aspach Sohnenhöfgros in the German Cup, Augsburg immediately shifted their preparations to the Bundesliga. Next, the team will host Freiburg at the WWK Arena. Head coach Manuel Baum believes this match will be anything but easy, as Freiburg is a formidable team in the Bundesliga.

The 47-year-old head coach believes that Freiburg, with its aggressive and physical playing style and the outstanding individual abilities of its players , " has already secured a place among the top six in the Bundesliga." Manuel Baum also points out that Freiburg is a formidable force in attacking organization and overall teamwork, making them a difficult team to defend against, and they consistently adhere to their tactical philosophy.

Despite Freiburg's impressive overall strength, Manuel Baum hopes Augsburg can focus on their own performance. He emphasized , " We need to stick to our game philosophy and maintain a full-fledged attitude throughout the entire 90 minutes. In the final stages of the game, we also have players who can change the game with their substitutes."

Augsburg have remained unbeaten at the WWK Arena for seven consecutive months and have only suffered one defeat in their last 16 Bundesliga home matches. With such a strong home record, Manuel Baum is eagerly anticipating the match against Freiburg and has stated that the team will go all out for victory. He said , " We also hope to take all three points in Saturday's game. I believe the fans who come to watch our game will not be disappointed."

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