Behrens discusses Augsburg start, Germany call-up and Bayern test
Augsburg left-back Hennes Behrens has reflected on settling in after his summer move from Heidenheim and earning his first senior Germany call-up. The 21-year-old said he is looking forward to facing Michael Olise when Augsburg play Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga returns on Matchday 5. He also credited Augsburg's strong start to a close team spirit and said there is still room to improve.
Behrens, 21, moved from Heidenheim to Augsburg in summer and has settled quickly. He calls the squad welcoming and sociable, with players meeting away from training, which he feels aids performances. Augsburg's encouraging start, he says, comes from defending as a unit and enjoying forward play, though he sees scope for further growth.
After his first senior Germany call-up under Jürgen Klopp, he notes more attention and dressing-room talk, while club routines remain normal. He targets better consistency, fewer turnovers, clearer and more mature play, and possibly higher maximum speed. He will face Bayern Munich and Michael Olise when the Bundesliga returns on Matchday 5.
Behrens's rise may draw more attention to Augsburg and to young players moving between Bundesliga clubs. Supporters in Augsburg and Heidenheim could follow his progress closely, while his Germany call-up might encourage aspiring footballers who see a pathway from smaller clubs to the national squad. The Bayern match could also raise his profile, bringing added media and commercial interest. How he handles that attention may influence perceptions of young athletes balancing club form, international opportunities and public expectations.