"That will be an incredible day"

Ludwig Augustinsson on the situation back home in Sweden and a reunion with the fans
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Ludwig Augustinsson is looking forward to the day when the fans can return to the stadium (Photo: nordphoto).
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Tuesday, 28.04.2020 / 14:29

It’s been a while since Ludwig Augustinsson has been able to visit his family in Sweden. He was last home in December, and it’s sure to be another while before his next visit. Nevertheless, the family regularly get together for dinner: "We set the tablet up and eat together via video chat," said Werder’s left-back during Tuesday afternoon’s virtual mixed zone, giving a little insight into the family routine in these extraordinary circumstances. 

The situation is, however, somewhat different in Sweden – the regulations are not as strict. This is also having an impact on professional football, as Ludwig has learned first-hand from his younger brother. Jonathan Augustinsson plays for Swedish first division side Djugårdens IF and is allowed to train with the whole team. "Up to 50 people are allowed, so 22 players on the pitch as well, but the rules are still being followed there as well."

In Ludwig’s new home, Bremen, on the other hand, training sessions are still limited to just four players at a time, but we are moving closer to playing games without spectators. "That will be a huge step forward, when we start playing again, but we will be ready for it. Personally, I feel fitter than before the break and I think the same goes for many of my teammates," said SV Werder’s number 5, optimistically.

Above all, he is looking forward to the day that fans are allowed back into the stadium: "That will be an incredible day," he said, already excited. Until that day, however, games will be played, if at all, behind closed doors. This would be a "unique situation," not just for Ludwig Augustinsson. He recalls games from the early days of his career with only very few spectators in the stands: "You can hear every word on the pitch. That will be very unusual now."

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