Werder want to knock out the spectre of relegation against Augsburg
Werder Bremen aim to secure their Bundesliga survival in an upcoming home match against FC Augsburg. After earning four points in their last two games, they are in a strong position to avoid relegation. A win, combined with losses by St. Pauli and Wolfsburg, would mathematically guarantee their stay in the league.
- ▪Werder Bremen have taken four points from their last two matches, improving their chances of avoiding relegation.
- ▪If Werder win and both St. Pauli and Wolfsburg lose, Bremen's Bundesliga survival will be mathematically confirmed.
- ▪Head coach Daniel Thioune used a boxing metaphor, saying the team aims to 'knock the ghost of relegation to the canvas.'
- ▪Bremen's superior goal difference means relegation would be highly unlikely even if St. Pauli and Wolfsburg win their matches.
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