The FC Augsburg will host Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Matchday 13 in the WWK Arena. This match is significant as Leverkusen currently ranks fourth in the league.
Team Changes for FC Augsburg
Head coach Manuel Baum has implemented three changes to the starting lineup for this encounter.
- Kristijan Jakić returns to the starting formation.
- Alexis Claude-Maurice is included in the first team.
- Keven Schlotterbeck starts after serving a suspension.
Schlotterbeck as Captain
Notably, Schlotterbeck takes on additional responsibility as he captains the team for the first time. His leadership will be crucial against a strong opponent like Leverkusen.
FC Augsburg Starting Lineup
The confirmed starting eleven for FC Augsburg includes:
- Dahmen (Goalkeeper)
- Massengo
- Matsima
- Giannoulis
- Jakić
- Fellhauer
- Claude-Maurice
- Kade
- Schlotterbeck
- Rieder
- Banks
Substitutes
The bench includes:
- Labrović (Goalkeeper)
- Pedersen
- Rexhbecaj
- Essende
- Maier
- Zesiger
- Tietz
- Wolf
- Kömür
FC Augsburg aims to leverage their home advantage while facing a formidable Bayer 04 Leverkusen side.
