Markus Babbel admits Alexander Baumjohann wasn't entirely wrong with his damning evaluation of Western Sydney's team culture last season - but the Wanderers coach has suggested he was part of the problem.

Baumjohann will feature in his first derby as a Sydney FC player on Saturday night and has done little to calm cross-town tensions since making the switch earlier this year.

Alexander Baumjohann has done little to soothe crosstown tensions since joining Sydney FC from the Wanderers. Credit:Janie Barrett

Upon signing with the Sky Blues in July, the 32-year-old immediately nailed his colours to the mast, saying he realised shortly after arriving in Australia that they were "biggest club in the country by far and in all aspects of the game."

And earlier this month, Baumjohann told News Corp he felt Western Sydney "gave up" too early on last season, saying the club was sitting back waiting for the arrival of a new stadium and new training facilities, and that some unidentified "people" pointed the finger of blame at players when the going got tough.