FC Augsburg: Weinzierl wants to risk nothing at Gouweleeuw - DFB Cup

The expectations before the unequal duel are clear. "We want to progress and show us improved," says Weinzierl, who wants to win a significant victory against the Oberliglisten after the successful general rehearsal against Cagliari (3: 1) in the first mandatory game, but also around the wigs of the competition know: "In the DFB Cup has already happened a lot in recent decades. " Despite a preparation that was "a bit torn because of missing international and some injuries," Weinzierl sees his team ready for the start.

"If there is a little question mark, he will not play"

It is open whether defense chief Gouweleuw can participate in the first mandatory game. Weinzierl confirmed that the Dutch remains as expected captain ("he has my great trust"), his commitment on Saturday is questionable because of an adductor injury from the game against Cagliari. On Thursday "it looked good," Although the coach said, but a decision should fall on Friday after graduation training. "He is definitely very important to us, but definitely we will not take a risk. If there is a small question mark, he will not play," emphasized weinzierl.

Given the thin personnel ceiling in the defense center, the FCA coach wants to risk no longer failure one week before the Bundesligastart. Missing Gouweleeuw, Youngster Frederik Winther and Felix Uduokhai will form the internal defense. The latter is available after returning from the Olympia tournament as well as offensive with Marco Richter.

Also new addition Niklas Dorsch, who was spared at the dress rehearsal for knee problems, is fit for the trophy. For right-back Robert Gumny, it looks good as well. By contrast, Ruben Vargas (Rotsperre), Daniel Caligiuri (Covid-19), Reece Oxford, Tobias Strobl (tap injury) and Sergio Cordova (muscle injury) are missing.