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Crisis atmosphere in Wolfsburg: Coach Simonis on the verge of elimination after cup defeat!
VfL Wolfsburg is in a crisis: Coach Simonis under pressure after defeats against Kiel and the team's poor performance.
Crisis atmosphere in Wolfsburg: Coach Simonis on the verge of elimination after cup defeat!
The situation at VfL Wolfsburg is currently tense. Head coach Paul Simonis is under massive pressure after a series of four defeats in a row and a total of six games without a win. The team even embarrassed itself in the DFB Cup when it was eliminated from the competition 0-1 against second division club Holstein Kiel. How Picture reports, the team shows little will and passion on the pitch in this difficult phase.
The last Bundesliga game against Hamburger SV ended positively with a 1-0, but the joy only lasted for a short time. The cup appearance in their own stadium clearly shows the team's deficits. Coach Simonis, who is nicknamed “Gouda-Guardiola” due to his Dutch origins, has failed to motivate his players and build a functioning team this season. Wolfsburg boss Peter Christiansen indicated that there are no new guarantees for Simonis, but he wants to go through the crisis with him.
Pressure on the coach and the team
The signs for the coming games, especially the next one against Hoffenheim, are clear: both Simonis and managing director Peter Christiansen are under immense pressure. Loud NW The team is in great demand after the disappointing cup defeat. Good performances are required to regain the trust of the fans and the club management. Discussions about a possible change of coach are already starting in the corners of the stadiums.
The players themselves also see it as their responsibility to meet expectations. Voices from the team complain about a lack of team spirit, while Peter Christiansen emphasizes his own responsibility, but also makes it clear that the players must also be held accountable for their performance. Another aspect that the DFB Academy addresses is the need for stable personalities in football in order to stick together and grow in difficult times.
A look at the performance data
VfL Wolfsburg's last four games have clearly shown weaknesses:
| opponent | result |
|---|---|
| augsburg | 1:3 |
| Stuttgart | 0:3 |
| Kiel (DFB Cup) | 0:1 |
In the game against Kiel, the team not only mismanaged their expectations, but was also thwarted by the yellow-red card for Jenson Seelt in the 36th minute. Kiel took advantage of this weakness and scored the decisive goal with a penalty kick from Alexander Bernhardsson in the 42nd minute. The number of spectators of only 10,793 in the stadium further underlined the precarious situation of the club.
Now it's time to roll up our sleeves and bring about a change. It will be exciting to see whether the “Gouda feeling” – inspired by Simonis’ Dutch roots – can help VfL Wolfsburg get out of this trough. But above all, this requires a clear edge on the pitch and a team spirit, which is currently missing. The next few weeks will be crucial.