Matarazzo: "We are on a very good path"

FC Augsburg can head into the World Cup break feeling confident

FCA sporting director Stefan Reuter has praised the performances of head coach Enrico Maaßen

After 15 games of the season, FC Augsburg are in 14th place in the Bundesliga with 15 points, although they are only two points behind tenth place. The Fuggerstädter have won their last two league games, 4-1 against Borussia Mönchengladbach and 2-1 at VfL Bochum. The last time FCA won two Bundesliga games in a row was in February 2021.

FCA sporting director Stefan Reuter and head coach Enrico Maaßen addressed the media at the pre-match press conference on Friday to discuss the current state of affairs at the club, the upcoming World Cup break and the winter transfer window.

Stefan Reuter on…

…the current sporting situation

"We can be very satisfied with our performances so far. We had a very difficult start to the season, but we have since managed to turn things around. We are now playing with more stability and confidence. We have a good mix of experienced players and talented youngsters in our squad, and they are all working well together. We are on a very good path."

…head coach Enrico Maaßen

"Enrico Maaßen has done a great job since he arrived at FCA. He has implemented his own style of play and the team has responded very well to him. He is a very good coach and we are very happy to have him."

…the upcoming World Cup break

"The World Cup break comes at a good time for us. The players will have some time to rest and recharge, and we will also have some time to work on our tactics and strategies. We will use the break to prepare for the second half of the season."

…the winter transfer window

"We are always looking to improve our squad, but we will not make any signings in the winter transfer window unless we are absolutely convinced that they will improve the team. We have a good squad and we are confident that we can achieve our goals with the players we have."

…the goals for the second half of the season

"Our goal for the second half of the season is to finish in the top half of the table. We know that it will be difficult, but we believe that we have the quality to achieve it. We will take it one game at a time and see where we end up."

…the fans

"I would like to thank the fans for their support so far this season. They have been behind us every step of the way, and their support has been invaluable. We will continue to give everything we have to make them proud."