VFC Anklam: Player-coach Fraus is fighting for a turnaround in the national league!

VFC Anklam: Player-coach Fraus is fighting for a turnaround in the national league!

In the regional league season East, VFC Anklam is currently in trouble. After ten matchdays, the team is in second-to-last place with just seven points and has only achieved one win. This sobering assessment did not go unnoticed by player-coach Tom Fraus, who took over the helm in the summer. He makes no secret of the fact that the current table situation does not meet expectations. “It is clear that we can and must play better,” said Fraus in an interview with Northern Courier.

A look at the numbers shows where the problem lies: the team has conceded a whopping 31 goals so far. Defensive work and individual mistakes are the main reasons for this misery that need to be remedied. However, coach Fraus emphasizes that the mood within the team is positive despite the difficult phases. This is also shown by the most recent performances, such as the spectacular 4-3 win against Neubrandenburg, when the team held its nerve after a 3-0 lead.

Fighting for the turnaround

Fraus sees a clear difference between expectations and reality, especially on the defensive. He calls for more will to defend and emphasizes the need to overcome these mental hurdles. “We all want more and can do more,” was his motivating call to the team. In addition, the dual role as player-coach worked well for Fraus, with a high level of participation in training and visible progress in the players' understanding of the game and their running routes.

He is the team's top goalscorer with five goals, but still sees room for improvement, especially in terms of consistency of performance. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic as the desire to improve is clearly evident among his players.

The league at a glance

The situation is not only tense at VFC Anklam. The situation in the district league also presents the teams with major challenges. Stefan Schatz, the new player-coach of SpVgg Bochingen, reveals in an interview with Black Forest messenger announce that the 2023/24 season will be busy and the main goal is to stay in the league.

Schatz led the team well into the new season, the summer preparation was well attended and the players are motivated to avoid a false start. However, personnel changes have also been noted in Bochingen, including departures and new arrivals. With regard to staying in the league, defense is seen as crucial for future success, which shows many similarities with the goals of VFC Anklam.

In conclusion, the fighting spirit can be felt in both teams, despite the difficult starting situations. Both Fraus and Schatz rely on team spirit and are working hard to get their teams back on the road to success. The upcoming games will decide whether the two coaches succeed.