Sandro Wagner and Augsburg Face Tough Times after 12-Year Low

After the first matchday of the Bundesliga, FC Augsburg had a strong start under Sandro Wagner's leadership. They won 2-0 against Hallescher FC and then defeated SC Freiburg, who finished fifth in the previous season.

Wagner expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and mentioned a shift in playing style that the squad embraced. However, Augsburg faced a 3-2 defeat against Bayern Munich, followed by losses in three consecutive Bundesliga games to St. Pauli, Mainz, and Heidenheim.

The team's poor results continued as they lost a friendly match to 2. Bundesliga-side SpVgg Greuther Fürth during the international break. Wagner acknowledged the team's shortcomings and emphasized the need to regroup and improve their performance.

Augsburg, once considered a promising project in German football, is now under scrutiny due to their recent struggles. Wagner's leadership has drawn criticism, with attention shifting from the team's performance to his coaching decisions.

Despite the mounting pressure, Wagner remains focused on the team's progress and aims to turn the situation around in the coming weeks. Augsburg's slow start to the Bundesliga season highlights the urgency for improvement to avoid a relegation battle.

The club's management believes in Wagner's coaching abilities and personality, but the team must show progress soon. If Augsburg continues to struggle, there may be a need for changes in coaching staff.