FC Augsburg is surfing the wave of success. This does not have advantages for every player.
Pep Biel (left) and Dion Beljo could have a chance against Cologne. imago images, picture alliance
With four wins in a row, FC Augsburg has catapulted itself to seventh place in the Bundesliga and currently has a good chance of taking part in next year’s Conference League. “This European issue doesn’t play any role for us at the moment,” assures Arne Maier in the kicker interview (Monday edition). “Just take the flow with you and keep riding the wave,” says the midfielder.
This was also achieved last Thursday in the 4-1 friendly win against second division team SpVgg Greuther Fürth. While captain Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) and Fredrik Jensen (Finland) failed with their national teams in the European Championship play-offs, those players who had recently fallen behind under coach Jess Thorup were able to show off.
Biel shows itself against Fürth and scores
One of them: Pep Biel. FCA loaned the Spaniard from Olympiakos Piraeus in January with an option to buy; Biel and Thorup already knew each other from their time together at FC Copenhagen. But so far the offensive player has not been able to gain a foothold in the Bundesliga. Apart from five substitutions, there was nothing more possible, and Biel is still waiting for a goal participation.
In the test against Fürth, which took place without spectators in the WWK Arena, the 27-year-old submitted a proper application letter for the first time, appeared committed, appeared in many offensive actions and was rewarded shortly before the end with the winning goal to make it 4-1. which clearly meant something to him.
Biel or Beljo – who will replace Demirovic?
Biel is now hoping for more playing time under his former and current coach Thorup, especially since a place at the front will be available next weekend in the home game against Cologne (Sunday, 3:30 p.m.). Captain Demirovic is missing due to his fifth yellow card; both Biel and Dion Beljo are eligible for the position alongside striker Phillip Tietz. The 22-year-old Croatian started the season well, but has been waiting for a goal for six months now.
Biel would be the technically adept variant, a free spirit who is actually at home on the number 10 but can also act right up front. The Spaniard still has to get used to the physicality of the Bundesliga, learns to assert himself and become more stable in duels. The first approaches are now there.
2024-03-24 14:34:27
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