Augsburg's Baum wary of Cottbus quality before Pokal opener

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·20 August 2026

Augsburg's Baum wary of Cottbus quality before Pokal opener

Manuel Baum has sharpened FC Augsburg's preparations by recreating Energie Cottbus's stadium atmosphere in training ahead of their DFB-Pokal first-round tie.

According to BuLi News, the session was designed to ready the squad for the pressure they expect in Cottbus.

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Baum labelled the game against Claus-Dieter Wollitz's team a tricky but welcome test, adding that facing equals first up would certainly help in the league.

He cautioned that the second division side already have real quality and understand how seriously these cup ties must be taken.

The match, Augsburg's season opener, is on Saturday.

Source: BuLi News

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