Eintracht Braunschweig in crisis: Kessel demands intensity back!

Eintracht Braunschweig in crisis: Kessel demands intensity back!

Eintracht Braunschweig is in crisis. After a promising start to the season in the 2nd league, the team has taken a negative turn in form and has played the last five competitive games without a win. In the NDR interview, sports director Benjamin Kessel sees no single reason for the difficulties, but makes it clear that a rethink is necessary. The team has disappointed in the last few matches, especially with individual mistakes and easy goals conceded.
The main cause of the current misery are injuries to important key players such as Lino Tempelmann and Lukas Frenkert. Kessel calls on coach Heiner Backhaus and the team to return to their strong initial form and raise the level.

The pressure has increased noticeably, especially in the upcoming matches against Fortuna Düsseldorf, Hanover, Nuremberg and Bochum. Kessel expresses understanding for the discontent of the fans, who have been through a lot in recent years. He emphasizes the need to act more purposefully in defense and attack in order to get out of the crisis. The most recent test match against Magdeburg, which ended with a convincing 6-0 win, can almost be seen as a ray of hope. The hope remains that the team can build on their initial form in the next four games.

The new trainer on board

With Heiner Backhaus, Eintracht Braunschweig has hired a new head coach who will direct the team's fortunes. Backhaus, a former professional soccer player, recently signed a two-year contract. Previously, he led Alemannia Aachen from the Regionalliga West to the 3rd league and ensured they stayed in the league. The experience he was able to gain during his coaching stints at various clubs could now be crucial in getting Eintracht back on the road to success.

The 43-year-old, who was born in Witten on February 4, 1982, played for Kickers Offenbach and Union Berlin, among others, as well as in Cyprus, Malta, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong. After his active career, Backhaus took on coaching positions at Inter Leipzig, BSV Rehden, Sonnenhof Großaspach, RW Koblenz and BFC Dynamo. He recently acquired the DFB Pro license, which underlines his qualifications. Benjamin Kessel is optimistic about Backhaus’ footballing orientation and attitude.

The coaching team is ready

Marc Pfitzner is also an experienced assistant coach on board, who previously worked on an interim basis during the relegation games. Pfitzner and Backhaus completed the DFB Pro license course together, which suggests a harmonious collaboration. The full composition of the coaching team is due to be announced shortly, which will attract a lot of attention as Eintracht urgently needs a clear line and impulses from the sidelines in the coming games.

Despite the current challenges, there is still great hope that Eintracht Braunschweig will soon get back on track under Heiner Backhaus and can inspire the fans with more positive performances. NDR reports on Kessel's belief that a change in the team can also bring dents and emphasizes that a return to a more intense style of play could be the key to success. Also on the Eintracht website There is talk of the urgent need to get back to the basics.