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She-Wolves start the DFB Cup with a new focus and a fresh squad!
Caitlin Dijkstra is missing from Wolfsburg's DFB Cup game against Buntentor. Goal: Move to the next round.
She-Wolves start the DFB Cup with a new focus and a fresh squad!
Next weekend the exciting journey through the DFB Cup begins for the She Wolves of VfL Wolfsburg. While there is great anticipation for the first round, there are also some personnel challenges to overcome. The loss of Caitlin Dijkstra is particularly painful, as she will not be in the squad after pulling out of the last match against Werder Bremen due to injury. The 26-year-old defender, who has been playing for Wolfsburg since 2023 and was previously active for the Ajax team, has already made 30 appearances for the Dutch national team and scored one goal. The team will probably feel her absence in their efforts against the ATS Buntentor, especially since she is an important part of the defensive line. As vfl-wolfsburg.de reports, Dijkstra is not injured for the first time; Nevertheless, the team spirit remains unbroken.
However, a breath of fresh air is blowing through the team, as newcomer Guro Bergsvand is called into the squad for the first time. The focus of the Wolves is clearly on a dominant style of play that allows both the ball player and the opponent to run. This means that the players have to practice patience in order to generate opportunities through clever shifts.
Game strategy and expectations
The Wolves' coaches have prepared intensively for the duel. Impressions of the opponent, who could perform differently in the league, were collected. Daniel Kraus explained that the key to success is effective counter-pressing and organized residual defense. Despite the changes the team has undergone over the summer, the approach remains clear: the game must be approached seriously and confidently, regardless of who is on the other side. The goal is a successful first round in the cup.
A look at the DFB Cup
The DFB Cup is particularly popular not only among the players, but also among the fans. In the first round, numerous teams such as FFC Montabaur and SG 99 Andernach celebrated their move into the next round. These experienced teams set the bar quite high and show how important such games are to the overall competition. A recipe for success can only be found through teamwork and concentrated performance.
The upcoming challenge against ATS Buntentor should not be underestimated, even if many eyes are on how the Wolves will perform without their defender Caitlin Dijkstra. The challenges are clear, the will to win is strong and the fans can look forward to their team's appearance in the cup.