New coach Hamada: FCO is aiming fifth to seven in the Landesliga

New coach Hamada: FCO is aiming fifth to seven in the Landesliga

FC Oberlausitz Neugersdorf is in the starting blocks for a new and exciting season in the national football league, even if the first match was out due to the retreat of FC 1910 Lößnitz. The new trainer, Martin Hamada, has taken responsibility and is determined to lead the team to where it belongs. However, the first challenges will be anything but easy because the FCO has to compete against strong opponents right from the start.

The opening game on Saturday leads the team to the previous year's third Markranstädt, followed by a home game against the relegated league relegated Marienberg. Afterwards, Borea Dresden and the Master Taucha, who did without the promotion last season. In view of this ordinary competition, the Hamada team will have to prove themselves from the start.

The new squad

A central point in the realignment of the association was the upheaval in the squad. Hamada, who spent most of the past season as an assistant coach, explains that the club was prepared for many departures. "The departures of four important leader players, including the Rohlik twins and Toni Orosz, were not easy to compensate for," says Hamada about the FCO personnel policy. In order to compensate for this loss, the association has committed several new additions, including the experienced center forward Miroslaw Kucera, who scored 41 goals in the fifth Czech league last season. "We are convinced of its quality," says Hamada and sees him a key person for the offensive.

The current squad comprises 18 players, which are supplemented by A-Juniors and three goalkeepers. Patrik Klouda also returns from his studies, which strengthens the club in his depth. Although there are some injuries and rehabilitation positions, Hamada is optimistic that the team is broader than last season.

preparation and first challenges

Preparation for the season was already challenging. Initially, the team was still busy with many missing players, which impaired training success. "The test games against good qualitatively good teams were instructive, even if we had to take up a few tight defeats," Hamada calls the positive aspects of preparation. While test games are not equivalent to competitive games, the team has still made progress.

With such a difficult opening phase, the question arises whether the late integration into the season is advantageous or disadvantage for the team. Hamada is skeptical: "We have now trained for seven weeks, but we lack real game practice. This can be crucial at the beginning, with such a hard program." Nevertheless, he is optimistic about the potential of his young team.

"We have a good mix of young and experienced players", he mentions with a view to the team structure. The key to a successful season will be to enter results in order to be able to create a stable basis for further development.

As a goal, Hamada mentions that the team should show respect and discipline in the league. "With all respect, a place in the range of five to seven would be a good result for us," he says about the ambitions of the FCO in the new season.

The future of the FCO

The new season is a big challenge for FC Oberlausitz Neugersdorf. Martin Hamada and his team are faced with the task of shaping a young team and regaining the lost trust in their own skills. The first games will show how well the mix of experience and youth works and whether the FCO can reach the places targeted above in the Landesliga.

background information on FC Oberlausitz Neugersdorf

FC Oberlausitz Neugersdorf, FCO for short, is a traditional football club from Neugersdorf in the district of Görlitz. Founded in 1946, the club has a changeable story behind it, which is characterized by sporty heights and depths. The recent years have been characterized by the promotion to the Landesliga and the challenge of asserting themselves in this season. The decision of the association to change the squad structure came in the context of the preparations for the 2024/25 season, which was influenced by the withdrawal of some players and the search for new talents.

In particular, the loss of established players and leaders has strongly influenced the club development. In addition to the sporting aspects, the economic Situation also plays a role, since the promotion of young talent and the integration of players from the area are decisive for the long -term success of the association. In this context, the recruitment of five Czech players and an experienced center forward is part of a strategy that is based on the improvement of team performance and the creation of a stable squad.

player development and talent promotion

A central element in the philosophy of FC Oberlausitz Neugersdorf is the promotion of young talents. The concept of regularly integrating the A-Juniors into training and the test games of the first team is an important step towards sustainable success. With players like Matteo Uhlig, whose father has already played in Neugersdorf, not only relies on a family tradition, but also for the hope that such players can grow in important roles.

A close cooperation between the youth and professional team is sought to support the development of young players. This strategy aims to develop a solid tribe of local players who strengthen the identity of the association and are able to master the challenges in the Landesliga.

statistics and performance indicators

The previous achievements of FC Oberlausitz Neugersdorf in the Landesliga and the past season games are underpinned by various statistics. Last season, despite the challenges, the club reached the places in the midfield of the table, which is considered average for the coming season, but with potential for improvements.

In addition, the integration of fitness data and performance indicators into training is another step to optimize the individual and team performance. Although precise statistics on the current preparations are still missing, the trainer crew is focused on regularly analyzing the values in order to be able to make targeted adjustments in training.