Hansa Rostock: Turbulent premiere season in the DFB youth league!

Hansa Rostock: Turbulent premiere season in the DFB youth league!

An exciting chapter for the B-Juniors of Hansa Rostock has come to an end. The first season in the newly founded DFB youth league was characterized by ups and downs that the team found difficult to deal with. As the SVZ Reportedly, Hansa ended up in seventh and penultimate place in the preliminary round D, which didn't exactly improve the mood in the team.

Despite the difficult start, the team was able to shine in the state cup and defeated FC Mecklenburg Schwerin 7-1. However, this positive change could not improve the overall balance. In the main round B, the team came last in Group B. Hansa coach Felix Rosentreter, who took over the reins from Tobias Sieg during the winter break, sharply criticized the weak points tally and the many unnecessary defeats. “Defense was clearly our Achilles heel,” he said, considering the 94 goals conceded in 26 games.

A new chapter in promoting young talent

The DFB youth league, which replaces the A-Junior Bundesliga, was launched by the DFB as part of the “Future” project and is in the starting blocks for the 2024/2025 seasons. In the DFB News explains that the focus should be less on the results and more on the individual development of the players.

The new league is divided into two phases: regional preliminary rounds and national main rounds, with the best teams fighting for the championship title. These changes aim to achieve a higher level of German football and promote a larger pool of talent. “This is a milestone for the promotion of talent,” says Joti Chatzialexiou, the sports director of the national teams.

The future of Hansa Rostock

Coach Felix Rosentreter is optimistic despite the challenges: “Many players have developed further and were able to show what they can do.” Even if the points scored did not meet expectations, he expressed hope for future successes. Next year, Rosentreter will take over responsibility for Hansa Rostock's U15s, while Tobias Sieg, who took a break this season due to health issues, will be active again in the Northeast German Cup.

The U19 DBF youth league will be the highest German league for A-juniors and will be held for the first time in 2024. The league not only promises exciting football, but also opportunities for young talents to prove themselves in a challenging format. “A good knack for promoting young talent could pay off for Hansa in the near future,” notes a representative of the club.

The future will show whether the club learns the lessons from the turbulent premiere season and how the next steps in youth work will develop. It remains exciting to see what the dynamic landscape of youth football will look like once the new youth league starts. It is now important for Hansa Rostock to face this new challenge with full momentum.