FC Augsburg: Trainer Thorup plans individual shooting exercises for Onyeka!

FC Augsburg: Trainer Thorup plans individual shooting exercises for Onyeka!

On February 15, 2025, the Bundesliga game between FC Augsburg and RB Leipzig took place, which ended with a disappointing 0-0. Despite an intensive game, the hoped -for victory failed to win. Frank Onyeka, who did not take a great chance in the 82nd minute, offered a particularly concise opportunity to take the lead and cut the ball past the goal on the right. This led to significant reactions in the team and the coach, Jess Thorup, who took responsibility for the performance of his striker.

Augsburg was able to look back on positive statistics. Trainer Thorup announced that it would introduce intensive goal shot training with Onyeka next week to improve its final skills. This reports WZ . Thorup was optimistic after the game that a victory against Leipzig would have been possible, and he was satisfied with the performance of his goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, who had only been appointed regular goalkeeper in the last test game.

positive balance sheet despite difficulties

This remains unbeaten by FC Augsburg for six Bundesliga games. Even though they were offensive during this period and only scored one goal in three games in February, the defense was stable. In the seven league games in 2025, Augsburg only conceded three goals. This is underlined in the reporting of Kicker

Dahmen, who was interviewed after the game, took onyeka protected despite the missed chance and emphasized the need to score goals from great opportunities. "We really have to do goals for great opportunities," says Thorup, who wants to create a positive mood for his team. Augsburg is 14 points ahead of the relegation place and only five points behind the sixth place in the table in the table.

outlook on upcoming games

The next challenge for FC Augsburg is on Saturday against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The team will endeavor to overcome the offensive problems and to secure the urgently needed points, while coach Thorup and his team want to continue to get the best out of their possibilities. The situation is also reinforced by the fact that the Bundesliga with the emerging successes and challenges remains a dynamic area of ​​tension for both players and coaches.