On Matchday 5 of the Bundesliga, Augsburg will host Bayern Munich. Augsburg defender Behrens spoke to the official Bundesliga website ahead of the match, looking forward to facing Olise.

Behrens, this is your first season at Augsburg. How have you been adapting here? Has anything surprised you?

So far, everything has been going really well, even better than I imagined. I feel very comfortable with the team; there are a lot of great people here. I think that besides the competition on the pitch, you also need to feel comfortable internally, because that way you can bring that feeling back onto the field. I was welcomed warmly here, and sometimes after training, we do things together as a team.

Augsburg has performed quite well this season. What's been the reason for that? What areas do you think could be improved?

I think we are a united team. Everyone gets along and brings that chemistry onto the pitch. We defend together and enjoy creating chances through possession. There's always room for improvement, especially early on. In theory, we could have had a better start, but I'm confident things will develop naturally as the season progresses.

Room for improvement is a good keyword. You're still very young—what aspects do you need to work on right now?

Maybe I could be a bit quicker overall, but I think there's room for improvement everywhere. Perhaps I could be more consistent and not lose possession so often, because sometimes I take a lot of risks, which I also enjoy. But maybe I could play a bit more clearly and more maturely. We're working hard on this with the coach at Augsburg, and we'll definitely improve in this regard.

You made your Germany senior debut a week ago. How have you felt since then? Beyond giving interviews, what's it actually been like? What happened?

Of course, I've received more attention and have a stronger presence. And in the dressing room, people are still talking about you, which makes me happy. But the club's daily routine continues; you go back to normal training, and you've already played friendly matches.

How did it feel coming on as a substitute? Were you nervous at that point?

Everything happened quite quickly, so I didn't have time to be nervous. I was told what to do—to apply pressure, to add energy. Then everything moved very fast, and I think I got involved straightaway, so there wasn't much time to think. But I really enjoyed the experience, which makes me want to keep fighting for my chance.

There's been a lot of talk about Klopp's influence on the national team. What do you think about Klopp's charisma? What kind of person is he? What's your take on him as a coach?

He's a very approachable person. Anyone you talk to about him has the same impression. He truly connects with everyone—starting players, substitutes, players from lower levels. He really builds trust with everyone, making you trust him completely. Speaking with him, or just seeing him, feels special because he has such a distinctive personal charisma.

It's said that Klopp puts a strong emphasis on tactics, much like your club coach Baum. Baum was a goalkeeper himself; did you know that? Can you see that background reflected on the training pitch?

I didn't notice it on the training pitch at first, but someone on the team mentioned it later, and I found out about it relatively early. At first, I found it hard to believe because he doesn't have the typical physique of a goalkeeper. But I think if you've played football yourself, you always have a good eye for the game. You see things from a different perspective, and that certainly helps.

You'll be playing in a crucial home match against Bayern Munich. Have your teammates told you about last season's victory? Have you watched that match? Overall, do you feel strong anticipation going into this game?

Everyone is looking forward to the Bayern Munich match because it's always a top-level game, and facing one of the best opponents in the world is truly special. I've been told that we usually perform quite well against Bayern Munich, so everyone is very excited about this match and hopes for another victory.

You'll be facing one of the world's top players, Olise. How will you handle that?

I'm really looking forward to it. I played against him last year at Heidenheim, and it was a great match. Even though you can see he's very strong, that doesn't mean you're afraid or hold back. I feel more motivated; I'm just looking forward to playing against him.

Is last season's match often discussed in the dressing room?

I'm not sure if it's a constant topic, but of course, when everyone knows you beat Bayern Munich, it gives you confidence.

Have you watched clips from that match?

Yes, I think that match was around the same time we played Bayern Munich at Heidenheim, so I definitely watched it.

You played alongside Bischoff in Hoffenheim's youth academy. Do you still keep in touch? How do you follow his development?

Yes, we do keep in touch occasionally. Recently, I saw Bischoff score while I was at a Germany national team match, and I was really happy about his progress. He's always performed brilliantly, both in the youth setup and during his time with Hoffenheim's first team. So I'm confident he'll continue on this path, and his development journey is far from over.

What's your prediction for the home match against Bayern Munich? What do you hope to achieve?

My goal is to play as well as possible and try to contain Olise as much as I can, though that won't always be entirely possible. But that's where I'll get support from my teammates. I think we'll win 2-1.

What do you enjoy doing when you're not playing football? Do you have any special hobbies or a daily routine to unwind?

In my life, everything really revolves around football. However, sometimes after training, I grab a coffee or play cards with some teammates. Playing cards is something I really enjoy, especially with friends. But besides football, I don't have any other particular hobbies.

Sports play an important role in your family. Your sister is a junior world triathlon champion, and your mother was also a professional athlete. How much has that influenced you?

We grew up with it. Regardless of the sport, we're used to giving our best, and it probably made us more ambitious beyond athletics. But because our mother set that example for us, naturally, my view of sports is different from most people's.

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