Overview

• FC Augsburg begin the Bundesliga on Saturday at 15:30 away to SC Freiburg.
• Alexis Claude-Maurice will miss the match with persistent ankle pain, and Elvis Rexhbecaj remains slightly injured.
• Sandro Wagner has been conducting extensive video study of Freiburg to minimize surprises.
• A 2:0 cup win in Halle provided a positive first competitive outing under Wagner.
• Freiburg are seen as further along in their development and set for Europa League play, posing a demanding away start.