Augsburg defender Philipp Behrens spoke to Bundesliga's official website ahead of the crucial matchday five clash at home, saying the team will face Bayern Munich's star player Serge Gnabry before taking on Bayer Leverkusen. However, the statement contains contradictory information about the upcoming opponents.

Behrens, this is your first season at Augsburg. How have you settled in at this club? Has anything surprised you?

Everything has been very good so far, even better than I expected. I'm very happy within the team and there are many good people here. I believe that besides the physical side, it's important to be comfortable mentally and internally because that's what you bring onto the pitch. I was welcomed warmly here, and sometimes after training we do activities together.

Augsburg has performed quite well this season. How do you explain this? In which areas do you think you can improve further?

I think we're a united team. Everyone is satisfied and we bring that unity onto the pitch. We enjoy fighting together and creating chances through ball possession. There's always room to improve, especially at the start of a professional career. In theory, we could have had a better start, but I think we'll naturally progress as the season continues.

Room for improvement is a great keyword. You're still young, so what specific areas do you need to develop?

I can be a bit faster, but I think I can improve everywhere in general. I want to be more consistent and make fewer ball possession mistakes. Sometimes I enjoy the physical battles a bit too much, but I should play more clearly and maturely. The Augsburg coaching staff and I are working on this, and I'm confident I'll improve in this area.

A week ago you made your debut for the German national team. How did that feel afterward? Besides giving interviews, what else have you experienced? What happened?

Yes, I received more attention and became more visible. Even in the dressing room, people were talking about it, which made me happy. But club life continues as normal—I'm back to regular training and have played some friendlies.

How did it feel when you came on as a substitute? Were you nervous?

Things happened so quickly that there wasn't time to be nervous. I was told what to do, to apply pressure, to give energy. Everything progressed so fast that I think I was immediately engaged, so there wasn't much time to overthink. But I really enjoyed the experience and it made me even more eager to continue.

There has been much discussion about Klopp's influence on the national team selection. How do you feel about Klopp's appeal? What kind of person is he? How do you see him as a coach?

He's a very charismatic person. Everyone I talk to feels the same way about him. He can build real relationships with everyone—whether they're first-team players, substitutes, or youth players. He builds genuine trust with everyone, so you can fully trust him. Whether you talk to him or see him, you feel something special because he has an exceptional personal charm.

They say Klopp is very focused on tactics, similar to your Augsburg coach Boehm. Boehm was a goalkeeper; did you know that? Do you notice this difference in the training sessions?

I didn't know that, and I didn't notice it in training. But later, someone on the team told me. At first, I didn't believe it because he doesn't have the typical goalkeeper physique. But if you've played football yourself, I think you always make better decisions. Seeing things from different perspectives certainly helps.

At home, you'll face the crucial clash against Bayern Munich. Have your teammates told you about their win against them last season? Have you watched that match? Generally, are you feeling nervous excitement before this game?

I think everyone is looking forward to the Bayern Munich match with great anticipation because it's a top match against one of the world's best teams and it's truly special. They've told us that we generally play well against Bayern Munich, so everyone is really looking forward to this match and hoping for another win.

You'll face Serge Gnabry, one of the world's best players. How will you approach this challenge?

I'm very excited. I played against him last season when I was at Hoffenheim—it was a really good match. I saw how powerful he is, so it's not about fear or avoidance. I'm more motivated and simply looking forward to playing against him.

Did your teammates frequently show you video recordings of last season's match in the dressing room?

Not frequently, but since everyone knows we beat Bayern Munich before, it gives us confidence.

Have you watched the match recording?

Yes, I think we also played Bayern Munich around the time we were at Hoffenheim, so I've definitely watched it.

At Hoffenheim's youth academy, you played with Christoph Baumgartner. Do you still stay in touch? How do you follow his progress?

Yes, we stay in touch occasionally. Recently, I saw Baumgartner score for the German national team, and I was very happy about his progress. He always played excellently in the youth academy and at Hoffenheim's first team. I'm confident he'll continue on this path, and his development journey is far from over.

What are your expectations for the home match against Bayern Munich? What do you want to achieve?

My goal is to perform at my best and try to contain Gnabry, though that won't always be completely possible. But that's where my teammates' support comes in. I think we can win 2-1.

What do you like to do when you're not playing football? Do you have any special hobbies or daily routines for relaxation?

Everything in my life revolves around football. But sometimes after training, I go out for coffee with some teammates or play card games. I especially enjoy playing cards with my friends. But besides football, I don't really have any special hobbies.

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

We grew up this way. Regardless of the field, we were taught to give our best effort, and in sports, we had even bigger ambitions. But because my mother set an example for us, my perspective on sports is naturally different from others.

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