Coach Bo Svensson sees the frightening record of the Bundesliga soccer club FSV Mainz 05 at feared opponents FC Augsburg as a special incentive.
“I think it’s an extra motivation,” said the 43-year-old: “It’s no secret that we haven’t excelled there in recent years. We know what a difficult away game it will be. We have a lot of work to do to have a chance.”
The Rheinhessen had all lost the last five guest appearances in Augsburg, the series should end on Saturday (3:30 p.m. / Sky).
“That would be very good and important,” emphasized Svensson. Attacker Jonathan Burkardt could celebrate his debut of the season. After muscular problems on the first two match days, the captain of the U21 national team could return directly to the starting XI.