After Jena defeat: Aue coach Dotchev demands more team stability

After Jena defeat: Aue coach Dotchev demands more team stability

As part of the preparation for the coming season, FC Erzgebirge Aue, under the direction of coach Pavel Dotchev, is faced with various challenges. The performance of the team is currently being put to the test after having to accept a disappointing 1: 3 against FC Carl Zeiss Jena. Dotchev, who has been the coaching position for 58 years, emphasizes that the fitness of every single player is crucial for the overall performance.

A look at the preparatory games

The previous preparatory games have delivered mixed results. Aue was able to achieve a tie against Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund (1-1), but suffered a significant defeat against the regional league team ZFC Meuselwitz (0: 4) and the said defeat against the team from Jena. According to Dotchev, there is an educational view of these defeats: "Better to face the face now in preparation!" So the trainer. This makes it clear that Dotchev sees the challenges during the preparation as a necessary steps to improve the team.

pulsating training and necessity of the game practice

recently the team has proven that they can also call up strong performances. The clear 4-0 victory against the Saxon regional league promoted VFC Plauen shows that the players are able to rehabilitate quickly after a defeat. Dotchev is convinced that players, especially Omar Sijaric, Marcel Bär and Linus Rosenlöcher, who are still in their return after injuries, need more game practice to exploit their full potential.

The importance of team structure and discipline

Another important knowledge from the defeat against Jena is the need for a stable team structure. Dotchev points out that coordination errors between the players can occur, especially if key players are missing for various reasons. "We have to behave very professionally in every game," he warns, reminiscent that good performances should not be measured beyond the standards in every game. "We were too complicated and the accuracy of fit is very bad," he notes, which indicates that a clear communicative coordination within the team is of crucial importance.

outlook on the league start

With the upcoming launch against Hannover 96 II, the need for a solid performance is all the more urgent. Dotchev warns against overvalating the test games, even if the results are not always positive. The focus is now on establishing a strong team that is ready to meet the challenges of the league. "Now to question everything again because of this game would not be right," concludes Dotchev and demands a prudent approach from his players.

The coming weeks will be crucial to determine how the team reacts to these challenges and whether it is able to convert the knowledge from the preparatory games into positive results. The fans of the FC Erzgebirge Aue hope for a positive development and a successful season.

- Nag