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FC Augsburg Kicks Off Austrian Training Camp
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FC Augsburg Kicks Off Austrian Training Camp

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC Augsburg has begun its week-long training camp in Achenkirch, Austria.
  • The team welcomed back World Cup participants Michael Gregoritsch, Kristijan Jakic, and Nathanaël Mbuku.
  • Coach Manuel Baum aims to strengthen team cohesion during the camp, which includes a test match against SC Schwaz.

FC Augsburg has commenced its annual week-long training camp in the Austrian town of Achenkirch, Tirol. The Bundesliga team arrived on Friday, with their first on-field training session taking place Saturday. Head coach Manuel Baum expressed his satisfaction with the facilities, describing the hotel as "sensational" and "outstanding."

The squad of 30 players includes the recent return of World Cup participants: Michael Gregoritsch from Austria, Kristijan Jakic from Croatia, and Nathanaël Mbuku from the DR Congo. Mbuku, who spent the last two seasons on loan, has now rejoined the team. The majority of the squad had already been training for three weeks prior to the camp.

Really sensational, outstanding hotel.

— Manuel BaumFC Augsburg's head coach describing the team's accommodation during the training camp in Austria.

Coach Baum intends to use the Austrian camp not only for tactical training but also to foster closer team bonding. "What distinguishes us at Augsburg: cohesion is an important value that we want to experience," Baum stated. The training camp will continue until next Friday, with a friendly match scheduled against Austrian third-division club SC Schwaz on Wednesday.

What distinguishes us at Augsburg: cohesion is an important value that we want to experience.

— Manuel BaumFC Augsburg's head coach emphasizing the importance of team unity during the training camp.
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