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Sandro Wagner’s Augsburg Starts Fast as Coach Plays Down Bayern Reunion

The 37-year-old ex-Bayern striker has quickly raised Augsburg’s profile with an opening win.

Overview

  • FC Augsburg opened the Bundesliga under Wagner with a 3–1 away victory at SC Freiburg.
  • Ahead of facing Bayern, Wagner called it a normal league match, rejected any talk of bonus games, and targeted a six-point start.
  • Players including Elias Saad and goalscorer Marius Wolf praised Wagner’s human touch, demanding training, and clear tactical input.
  • Club leadership and coverage note that Wagner’s presence has shifted Augsburg’s image from a low-profile side to a national talking point.
  • A SPORT1 column highlights industry speculation that Wagner could one day be a candidate for Bayern, framing it as a conceivable scenario rather than a certainty.