VfL Wolfsburg on the brink: fateful game against Werder Bremen!

VfL Wolfsburg on the brink: fateful game against Werder Bremen!

VfL Wolfsburg is currently at a crossroads. After a season that has so far been characterized by disappointments and poor performances, it is now important for coach Paul Simonis to turn things around. Loud OneFootball The team is currently struggling not only with its opponents, but above all with its own identity. The final game against Werder Bremen, which results in a two-week international break, is seen as a key game; A win could ease the pressure on Simonis and the entire club.

The criticism of Simonis is becoming louder because it is said that he lacks a clear game plan and that the team often acts without a plan. This could mean his end if the next game does not bring the hoped-for success. Spannend bleibt die Frage, ob das Team es schafft, seinen Trainer zu unterstützen. Reports suggest that some players value Simonis as a meticulous worker, which has earned him certain endorsements, including within the executive ranks of Volkswagen, the club's owner.

Tension in the club

In addition to the turbulence surrounding the coach, sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz also sees himself under pressure. In the media he is accused of putting the squad together incorrectly, which was not to the advantage of some of the newcomers. In another turning point, a separation from Schindzielorz during the winter break could not be ruled out. Managing director Peter Christiansen is in a similar situation: Criticisms about failed squad planning and internal conflicts are growing and putting pressure on his support. The media even reported a heated argument between Christiansen and substitute goalkeeper Marius Müller, which further aggravated the already tense situation.

The trust of the fans is currently on the brink. A clear performance and visibly committed players are required in order to be back in the good graces of the supporters. Supervisory board chairman Sebastian Rudolph in particular is calling for more cohesion and character in the team. He emphasizes the need for a squad correction in the winter - a measure that is already being planned.

Similar scenarios in the league

The pressure on club management is not an isolated case this season. To date, there have been six coaching changes in German football in the first and second leagues. 1. FC Köln has changed those responsible after an unsatisfactory sporting development, while Wolfsburg is still uncertain about what the coming weeks will turn out to be. Similarly, Wolfsburg's Ralph Hasenhüttl was under pressure, especially after the devastating 4-0 defeat to Dortmund that sealed his dismissal.

The path for Simonis and the team is clear: in order to at least avert the threat of relegation, it is important to play the next games successfully. A draw against Werder Bremen and visible progress could be enough to keep the coach. But the ball is in the players' court and the next step is crucial for their coach and possibly the last chance to turn the season around.