Manuel Baum: Hoffenheim is still a strong team, so we must do our best to deal with them.

Augsburg will host Hoffenheim on Saturday to kick off the 29th round of the Bundesliga. After a 1-1 draw against Hamburg in the last round, Augsburg currently sits in 11th place in the league with 32 points.

The match against Hoffenheim will be a tough test for Augsburg, managed by Manuel Baum. Hoffenheim previously defeated Augsburg 3-0 in Sinsheim this season and are currently fifth in the league, striving for a Champions League spot.

Despite Augsburg's recent two defeats, Manuel Baum still believes Hoffenheim is one of the strongest teams in the league. He stated, "Hoffenheim's current ranking is well-deserved; they are impressive with their quick short passes and high-intensity playing style."

If Augsburg wins this round, their points will rise to 35, bringing them closer to avoiding relegation. Manuel Baum stated, "Hoffenheim remains a strong team, so we must give it our all. We have established a culture within the team where we are eager to take all three points in every game."

"The Augsburg first team is currently in good condition, with all key players participating in training this week. However, Yannick Keitel and Chrislan Mazima are not fully recovered and therefore unavailable for the match. Kevin Schlotterbeck will miss this game due to suspension for accumulating five yellow cards this season. The club is considering either Jeffrey Hawerleu or Noahke Banks to fill his vacancy."

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