VfL Wolfsburg before coaching change: Terzić in talks for a new start?

VfL Wolfsburg before coaching change: Terzić in talks for a new start?

The situation at VfL Wolfsburg is tense. The team is currently fighting for every point in the Bundesliga while they are stuck in the bottom of the table. Last but not least, the 2-3 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim caused criticism of coach Paul Simonis to become louder. Since he took office in July this year, the situation for the club has not improved. The last home win was on January 14, 2025, when they beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-1. Since then there has not been another win on home soil and after only eight points from their previous games, Wolfsburg are currently in twelfth place.

In addition, the sporting management is put under pressure. Sports director Peter Christiansen and sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz sometimes see themselves criticized because they have signed players whose readiness to play is questionable. Goalkeeper Marius Müller expressed concerns about the team's attitude after the DFB Cup defeat against Holstein Kiel. In this tense situation, Paul Simonis' coaching chair has begun to shake. A personnel change could be imminent, and possible successors are already being intensively discussed.

Edin Terzić as a hot candidate

Edin Terzić is the main subject of discussion. The former Borussia Dortmund coach is seen as the right choice to bring a breath of fresh air into the team. The first discussions between those responsible and Terzić have already taken place. Terzić, who has been without a club for a year, could be the key to turning the season around. In addition to him, Marco Rose and Bruno Labbadia have also attracted interest and are being discussed as possible alternatives.

With a coach as experienced as Terzić, the situation for the Wolves could quickly improve. Nevertheless, the decision to change a coach is not just a question of sporting competence, but also one that affects the entire club management. It remains to be seen whether the Christiansen and Schindzielorz duo still enjoy the trust of the club's management.

The challenges are clear: with just eight points and constant criticism, solutions must be found to break the threatening downward spiral. VfL Wolfsburg could take a bold step - for example by signing Edin Terzić - to get out of this misery and perhaps soon make positive headlines again. The next few days will show whether you have the right instinct and whether the new coach can pull the cart out of the mud when it comes to that.