New beginning at 1. FC Lok: new faces, fresh wind and fan culture

New beginning at 1. FC Lok: new faces, fresh wind and fan culture

Positive changes in 1. FC locomotive Leipzig

In the past few months, the 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig has experienced a comprehensive transformation. After a disappointing last season that ended with a place in the lower midfield and an early cup, those responsible for the association decided to create a fundamental spirit of optimism. This upheaval includes both personnel changes and next to the field to get the club back on track.

significant departures and new additions

The drastic change in the squad is particularly remarkable. A total of thirteen players left the club, including prominent names such as Luca Sirch and Osman Atilgan. Their departures were necessary because the sporting achievements of the last season were classified as inadequate. At the same time, however, there was also a targeted investment in new talents: nine new players are now complementing the team, who was able to win a clear victory in their first away game against VSG Altglienicke. Six new additions were in the starting eleven and indicated a new team feeling.

new management structures

The structural changes also affect the coaching position. The long -time coach Almedin Civa no longer complied with the requirements of the club and was interpreted interimized by Robin Hintz and Tomislav Piplica during the last season. Now Jochen Seitz is the new head coach at the top, who can look back on a remarkable Bundesliga experience and previously worked at Viktoria Aschaffenburg. Toni Wachsmuth is responsible for the sporting management, who was actively working on the transfer market during the summer break to restart the club.

The commitment of the fans

The new era at the 1st FC Lokomotive Leipzig is not only noticeable on the field, but also in the area around the club. The active fan scene has impressively showed with a "jersey day" campaign how important the support of the community is for the development of the association. Fans were invited to wear their jerseys, and the best entries were rewarded at the half -time break. Such community actions not only strengthen the team spirit, but also the local identity of the club.

conversion of the fan curve as a symbol of change

Another highlight of the transformation is the conversion of the fan curve in the stadium in Leipzig-Probstheida. Estimated both acoustically and visually, it shows the commitment of the association to improve the entire experience of a game. These changes are not only a sign of the progress of the club, but also for the ambitions, to climb in higher leagues.

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