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Wolfsburg's crisis: injuries and demands for consequences!
VfL Wolfsburg is struggling with injuries and leadership questions after the cup exit against Kiel. Critical situation before the game against Hoffenheim.
Wolfsburg's crisis: injuries and demands for consequences!
The situation at VfL Wolfsburg is getting worse. After the disappointing cup defeat against Holstein Kiel with 0-1, the club is struggling with significant problems not only on the pitch but also off it. In addition to the simmering conflicts within the sporting leadership structure, there is now an injury-related crisis that affects the upcoming match against TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.
The Wolves suffered a serious setback in the form of Joakim Mæhle. The left-back injured his shoulder during training and had to be taken away in an ambulance. There is a strong possibility that Mæhle will not be available on Sunday, further complicating the situation for coach Paul Simonis. There are already voices within the club calling for a clear-cut in the sporting leadership, and there are great doubts about the ability of managing director Peter Christiansen and sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz to take action quickly. Kicker reports on a tense climate in which internal disagreements continue to increase.
Injured players and their return
This is not the first injury-related challenge for Wolves this season. Joakim Mæhle had already struggled with muscle problems in his thigh at the start of the season and was out of the Bundesliga opener in Heidenheim. Although he has completed an individual training program, it remains unclear when he will be able to return to team training. The return of Mæhle could shed light on the situation, especially after VfL had to do without Kevin Paredes for a long time after his foot operation and Denis Vavro after an adductor operation. Ligainsider is hopeful that the defender will not be out for too long and may be ready in time for a later home game.
In the current situation, the question arises: How should VfL Wolfsburg react to these challenges? It seems clear that both the sporting and organizational outside view of the club is damaged, which is a painful challenge for the decision-makers. A game that may decide the future of Paul Simonis is just around the corner, and it will be exciting to see whether those in charge get their act together - both on and off the pitch.