Despite scoring his second Bundesliga goal in just his second career Bundesliga start, Augsburg defense captain Kevin Schlotterback remains critical of his new team-mate Rodrigo Ribeiro. The January loan signing continues to attract interest after he scored again in a crucial six-pointer against Cologne on Friday night against relegation rivals Wolfsburg last week.
Kevin Schlotterbeck’s opinion matters in Augsburg
As German-American defender Noah Kai Banks, the player who set up Ribeiro’s assist on Friday night, pointed out in his postgame interview, Schlotterbeck was often candid in his criticism of his teammates. The 28-year-old never hesitates to speak his mind. Although Friday night’s victory moved Augsburg up to ninth in the table with 31 points, they still have plenty of hard work to do.
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Bavaria-Swabia Fuglstadt faces a brutal remaining schedule. That may be part of the reason why Schloterbeck feels the need to point out the flaws in Ribeiro’s game. If Augsburg hopes to avoid relegation, only the best performance from everyone wearing FCA colors will be enough. Schlotterback was still unhappy with the way Ribeiro’s Cologne marker manhandled him. ‘
Schlotterbeck’s statement on Ribeiro
“Of course I was happy that he scored the 1-0 goal, but I was also unhappy with his first half,” Schlotterbeck told sky germany. “He’s a good kid, but he still has a lot to learn. Got eaten alive in the first half [Köln’s English Man City loanee Jahmai] Simpson-Poussey.“
GGFN | Peter Weiss