Bayern fright FC Augsburg believes in the next home coup against Munich in the DFB Cup.
“The stadium is full and we want to make the day a celebration in Augsburg again. We’ve managed to win against them at home twice in a row. Why not a third time?” said FCA coach Enrico Maaßen before the showdown on Wednesday evening ( 8.45 p.m./Sky/ZDF). The Fuggerstädter had inflicted the only defeat of the season on FC Bayern about a month ago in a 1-0 win in the Bundesliga.
FCA keeper Rafal Gikiewicz advanced to the match winner with strong saves alongside goalscorer Mergim Berisha. In the new edition of the duel, the 34-year-old will miss Augsburg due to a thigh injury. “We need this energy, creativity and passion again,” demanded Maassen, who expects a goaded FCB ensemble.
“I do think that Bayern’s antennae are pointed. It hurt them that we won the game in the Bundesliga,” said the 38-year-old soccer teacher. The defenders Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and Maximilian Bauer, who were recently suspended in the league, are available for action at FCA. Arne Maier is also available again in midfield.
