Overview

• Sporting director Benjamin Weber said the club will continue on a shared path with Wagner and dismissed talk of a coaching change.
• A 1–2 loss at Heidenheim marked Augsburg’s fourth defeat in a row, leaving one win from five league matches and widespread frustration.
• Weber acknowledged rising external pressure and set a clear expectation for Saturday’s home game against Wolfsburg to reverse the trend.
• Wagner cited communication issues on the pitch, with confusion over pressing versus sitting deep and large gaps between defense and attack.
• The coach vowed intensified competition for starting places and said he will stick to his approach, even as critics question his résumé and public persona.