Bundesliga - Demirovic and Uduokhai take part in Augsburg's start to training
With the signed Ermedin Demirovic (26) and Felix Uduokhai (26), FC Augsburg has begun its preparation for its 14th Bundesliga season. Striker and captain Demirovic is reportedly set to stand his ground against a transfer to VfB Stuttgart. Defender Uduokhai is rumored to be considering an early departure to Besiktas Istanbul in Turkey.
At the start of training on Monday, coach Jess Thorup was missing the Croatian striker Dion Beljo (22), who is set to be loaned to Rapid Wien. Offensive player Ruben Vargas (25) was also absent. The national player was recently eliminated with Switzerland in the EM quarterfinals against England and will join the team later.
The Augsburg team starts the 62nd Bundesliga season in the penultimate week of August with a home game against Werder Bremen. Beforehand, however, there are high-profile tests against Premier League newcomer Leicester City on August 3 and the nine-time French champions Olympique Marseille on August 10.
- Despite interest from VfB Stuttgart, Bavarian striker Ermedin Demirovic is determined to stay with FC Augsburg for the upcoming Bundesliga season.
- During their Bundesliga season preparation, FC Augsburg faced a potential departure of defender Felix Uduokhai, who is reportedly considering an early move to Besiktas Istanbul in Turkey.
- In preparation for the upcoming Bundesliga season, VfB Stuttgart may be focusing on acquiring FC Augsburg's striker Demirovic, as the German side enters its 14th season in the top-tier league.
- Following a successful EM quarterfinals elimination with Switzerland, offensive player Ruben Vargas of FC Augsburg will join the team later in the Bundesliga season, allowing the side to showcase their full squad against opponents like Werder Bremen, Leicester City, and Olympique Marseille.
