""We're obviously not satisfied with how we performed - it just wasn't enough," said Hjulmand. "We didn't play with the right mindset. We have to be able to play better, which is why we're disappointed. "Now, we have to manage to quickly sort ourselves out, because we have two big games coming up next week.""
""It was a real challenge to prepare ourselves for Leverkusen, as they are a top team," said Baum. "You could tell today that the lads were extremely connected to each other, the atmosphere in the stadium and the fans. There was a real flow to be seen and enjoyed. "There were a couple of moments where we were a bit lucky, but conversely, we also hit the crossbar once. I'm delighted for the players and for the club.""
Leverkusen lost 2-0 at Augsburg, with goals from Dimitrios Giannoulis and Anton Kade. Leverkusen registered 20 shots and a higher expected goals figure (1.63 to 1.28) but managed just two attempts on target despite 12 attempts from inside the box. The Leverkusen manager criticized the team's mindset and urged a rapid regrouping ahead of Champions League and Bundesliga fixtures against Newcastle United and Koln. Augsburg claimed their fourth league win of the season under interim manager Manuel Baum, who had taken over after Sandro Wagner's departure and praised the players' connection and the stadium atmosphere.
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