Stuttgart challenges Augsburg in the DFB Cup: fight for the semi-finals!

Stuttgart challenges Augsburg in the DFB Cup: fight for the semi-finals!

An exciting duel awaits in the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup: VfB Stuttgart meets FC Augsburg. How sportkrone.at reports, coach Sebastian Hoeneß's team is aiming for a turnaround after suffering defeats in the last three games. After the recent 1-2 defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach, in which Swabians showed a weak second half, the pressure in the home arena is particularly high. Stuttgart, which played convincingly at the beginning of the year, is now facing an unpleasant opponent who is certainly capable of surprises.

Preparation of both teams

After a disappointing exit in the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain, the Stuttgart team is highly motivated to secure a place in the semi-finals of the DFB Cup. Loud Yahoo Sports Ameen Al-Dakhil will be missing due to injury, while Nick Woltemade is also questionable due to illness. Meanwhile, the club has sold Anthony Rouault to Stade Rennais for 13 million euros, which could disrupt personnel plans. With new talents such as Luca Jaquez and Finn Jeltsch, Stuttgart will be hoping to strengthen the squad to prevail in this crucial phase of the season.

On the other hand, FC Augsburg have enjoyed solid form with four games unbeaten in the Bundesliga, including a late equalizer against St. Pauli. Augsburg's coach Jess Thorup explained in a press conference that the goal was clear: "Our goal is to reach the next round and we will do everything we can to achieve that." Thorup's team will be accompanied to Stuttgart by 4,000 supporters who are preparing for an exciting game. While some players such as Yusuf Kabadayi and Mergin Berisha will not be available, Thorup can count on the support of his newly appointed goalkeeper Nediljko Labrović, who should provide a breath of fresh air in this cup round.