Wolfsburg's trouble spot: Coach Simonis is about to be fired?

Wolfsburg's trouble spot: Coach Simonis is about to be fired?

What's going on at VfL Wolfsburg? The club is currently in 15th place in the Bundesliga and is struggling to collect points. The results of the last four years are sobering: 12th, 8th, 12th and 11th place, which leaves little hope for improvement. Coach Paul Simonis has not yet managed to bring the squad's strengths onto the pitch. There has been no win in the last five games, most recently the team had to admit defeat 1:3 against FC Augsburg, which only further aggravated the situation.

The problems are complex: Wolfsburg controls the ball, but has immense difficulty dominating the opponent. The team has only scored 8 goals in 6 games, putting them 15th in penalty area action - an average of 12 per game. In addition, there is a lack of individual solutions and combinations in the game. The counter-pressing doesn't work either, you couldn't win a single ball back within 5 to 10 seconds of a loss. One reason for the worrying situation could be the defensive tactics that do not match the squad. Suggestions for improvement include playing more actively and quickly forward, with Vinicius Souza could play a key role if deployed more offensively.

Dissatisfaction in the team

What about the players? The dissatisfaction is palpable. After the defeat against Augsburg, both coach Simonis and sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz said that the team lacked intensity. Right-back Kilian Fischer called the performance of the entire team “anemic.” Journalists like Thomas Hiete from Kicker have doubts about the project in management under managing director Peter Christiansen, who has had no notable successes for 15 months.

The club's purchasing policy also raises questions. Vinicius Souza, signed from Sheffield United for a whopping 18 million euros, is not being used optimally, while other newcomers such as Saël Kumbendi and Jenson Seelt hardly play a role. Despite a summer transfer period that consumed a lot of money, the team lacks clear moves and strategic solutions.

The relegation battle is becoming more concrete

With just one win from their last six games, Wolves are dangerously close to the relegation zone, just in time for the international break. Analysis of the past few weeks leads to serious individual errors and a lack of team chemistry being identified as the causes. A look at the data shows that club politics are also critically examined in the context of coaching changes in the Bundesliga. According to Statista, there have been numerous coaching changes since 1963, indicating the changing fortunes of many clubs. What will happen next for Paul Simonis? The signs point to a storm.

There is currently no clear signature in the game, so fans and those in the know are asking the question: Will Wolfsburg turn things around, or will we soon see ourselves back in the second division?

In summary, the situation at VfL Wolfsburg is critical and it remains to be seen how those responsible want to bring about a turnaround. The coming weeks are crucial for the club and its future in the Bundesliga. It remains to be seen whether the team will be able to turn things around and escape the current crisis.

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