Eintracht Braunschweig: Fifth bankruptcy in a row – coach Backhaus sounds the alarm!
Eintracht Braunschweig is under pressure after a 1:4 defeat against SV Elversberg. Coach Heiner Backhaus calls for changes.

Eintracht Braunschweig: Fifth bankruptcy in a row – coach Backhaus sounds the alarm!
Not the best time for Eintracht Braunschweig! After the defeat against SV Elversberg with 1:4, the team is facing a serious situation. This was the fifth competitive defeat in a row and the great frustration is palpable. trainer Heiner Backhaus gave vent to his disappointment and expressed harsh criticism of his players. “We are destroying ourselves,” was one of his urgent messages to the team.
The game was overshadowed by Eintracht Braunschweig's fourth red card of the season in just six league games. The yellow-red card was particularly dramatic forRobin Heusser, which put a significant damper on the chances of catching up against Elversberg. Despite the defeat, Backhaus had a few words of praise for the commitment and morale of his players, especially when they were outnumbered. Nevertheless, the team remains without points, despite at least a courageous performance.
Eintracht Braunschweig's outlook
The next important game against Preußen Münster is scheduled for September 28, 2025. Heußer will be missing from the team in this match, but the captain will be missingSven Köhlerreturns to the squad and could bring a breath of fresh air. With a new coach and changes in the team, the task will not get any easier.
Heiner Backhaus recently took over as coach at Eintracht Braunschweig. The Bundesliga reports that he previously worked at Alemannia Aachen, where he not only kept the team in the third division, but also helped them to promotion. Eintracht's sporting director, Benjamin Kessel, was positive about Backhaus' approach to football and his attitude to the game.
A new era for Eintracht
The 2025/26 season in the 2nd Bundesliga will therefore be approached with a lot of fresh air and new challenges. Backhaus, who has had an impressive career as a player and coach, is optimistic: "I'm looking forward to working with the team and the fans. Together we want to be successful." Marc Pfitzner, who held the reins on an interim basis during the relegation, will remain at the club as an assistant and will certainly be able to provide valuable support.
Time is of the essence, but Eintracht now has the opportunity to return and turn things around. A look at the team's current statistics shows where the strengths and weaknesses lie. Kicker helps to keep an accurate overview and develop the next strategy.