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It is slowly getting thin, the question mark behind relegation is getting bigger.

The negative trend of FC Augsburg continues even under returnees Markus Weinzierl.

With the old and new coach, the FCA lost 1: 2 (0: 1) at VfB Stuttgart and is therefore coming under increasing pressure in the relegation battle of the Bundesliga.

With their goals, Philipp Förster (11th minute) and Sasa Kalajdzic (74th) ensured the success of the newcomer, who thus kept his mini-chance at the European Cup.

The goal from Florian Niederlechner (59th) was not enough for Weinzierl's team despite a committed performance.

Before the games of the competition, after the fifth game without a win in a row, Augsburg only separated three points from the relegation place.

Back: Markus Weinzierl, FCA's most successful Bundesliga coach, once led the club into the Europa League

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“We are aware of the situation,” Weinzierl said before kick-off.

You want a victory, “or at least a point.

We need it to achieve our goal. "

Augsburg in duty against Bremen

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However, there wasn't.

And so the eyes of the Augsburgers on the weekend go to the games of the competition.

In view of the numerous direct duels between the teams at risk of relegation in the last three match days, the Augsburg game against Werder Bremen next weekend should have a decisive character.

"Wipe your mouth.

We'll do better next weekend and win against Bremen, ”said goal scorer Niederlechner.

And they will probably have to.

Because even if the Hanseatic League didn't get a point against Leverkusen on Saturday, they could overtake the Swabians with a success.

Subsequently, the FCA should no longer have an opportunity to earn points.

On the 34th matchday it goes to Bayern.

Augsburg fails several times to substitute Bredlow

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It was not because of Weinzierl's zeal.

748 days after his last game as Bundesliga coach on Friday evening, the coach on the sidelines presented himself wonderfully relaxed and full of energy.

The 46-year-old drove his team on loudly again and again.

His favorite word: "Pressure!".

Unlike recently under his predecessor Heiko Herrlich, the FCA wanted to attack early in Stuttgart and stress the opponent.

After the same pairing in April 2019, Weinzierl had said goodbye as Bundesliga coach for the time being, at that time he was still coaching VfB, where he ended on Holy Saturday after the 6-0 defeat in Augsburg.

Unlike the Stuttgart team at the time, the FCA was not lacking in passion and will this time.

Ruben Vargas (2nd / 37th) and Marco Richter (26th / 45th) gave the guests the best possible chances.

Augsburg had more of the game, hung on, fought against the downward trend - but VfB immediately took its first chance.

After a misunderstanding between Reece Oxford and Rani Khedira, the hosts switched quickly and passed the ball over a few stations to Förster, who pushed in from a short distance flat to lead.

The fact that Stuttgart went into the break with this lead was due to substitute goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow, who repeatedly parried strongly in the absence of the injured Gregor Kobel.

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What the Augsburgers definitely couldn't blame themselves for: that they didn't try everything.

Stuttgart repeatedly indicated its technical superiority, but the newcomer acted very insecurely on the defensive.

After changing sides, the guests then took advantage of another carelessness and came to equalize.

After a long cross from Iago, Richter headed across to Niederlechner, who finished with his head.

Under Heiko Herrlich reservist, now goalscorer: Augsburg's Florian Niederlechner

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The Bavarian Swabians then pushed for the opening goal, but they were unlucky.

Instead, the picture of the first half was repeated: The FCA seemed to want it a little more, but the VfB scored the goals.

After a cross from substitute Darko Churlinov, Kalajdzic was perfect and headed into the goal to take the lead again.

“We actually played a good game today.

The drawback was that we made far too little of our chances, "analyzed Andre Hahn correctly:" We showed good morale, had a good pressing, then just have to score. "