Wolfsburg's keeper Müller calls for more effort after the DFB Cup debacle!

Wolfsburg's keeper Müller calls for more effort after the DFB Cup debacle!

The disappointment among the fans of VfL Wolfsburg is deep. After the team was surprisingly eliminated from the competition 0-1 against Holstein Kiel in the DFB Cup, the discussion about attitude and commitment is in full swing. How Picture reported that the team lacked the necessary mentality and the will to seriously contest the game in the first half.

The negative performance is all the more surprising since Wolfsburg won 1-0 in the league against HSV last weekend. But according to goalkeeper Marius Müller, who replaced the injured Kamil Grabara, the wrong conclusion was drawn from this victory. Müller emphasizes that the team did not recognize early on how much effort was needed: “The mentality and attitude are crucial for success,” said the 32-year-old, who found angry words about the lack of team dynamics and cohesion.

Changes required

Müller's critical statements make the club's management consider whether coach Paul Simonis still has the right hand for this team. Although the 40-year-old will remain in office for the time being, his job guarantee is not guaranteed for the next game. The situation could soon take a clear turn if the team doesn't change its attitude as quickly as possible.

But changes are not only being sought on the pitch. In another important personnel decision, VfL Wolfsburg has had a new sports psychologist in the football academy, Sinikka Heisler, since July 1, 2023. Heisler succeeds the team after previously working at Hamburger SV. The 29-year-old brings a breath of fresh air by focusing intensively on perception and decision-making processes in youth competitive football. Her colleagues describe her as warm and the collaboration as a lively exchange, which could benefit the team spirit in Wolfsburg VfL Wolfsburg reported.

Commitment beyond football

Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg is also involved in other projects to break down barriers and create opportunities. The EDAG Group launched the StrongHER project, which primarily supports girls in Mexico. Mentoring and training sessions open up new perspectives on what the club promotes in its social commitment. So far, over 124 girls have been reached and numerous community activities have been organized, such as LinkedIn informed.

Today's events surrounding VfL Wolfsburg show once again how important it is that the right course is set on and off the pitch. It remains to be seen in which direction the team will develop, especially after the bitter defeat in the DFB Cup.