Neubrandenburg kicker start with optimism in exciting season

Neubrandenburg kicker start with optimism in exciting season

The anticipation is noticeable among the football players of 1. FC Neubrandenburg, which start the new association league season full of vigor. The squad is comprehensively occupied, and player coach Daniel Nawotke sums up the enthusiasm: "We all be in the mood." The challenge for your team begins with a home game next Saturday against the regional league reserve of the Greifswalder FC.

The first game in the new.SW Stadium is kicked off at 1 p.m. Nawotke, however, warns that the encounter is simply dismissed: "On paper you think that it will be easy. But it will not be." Last season there were often difficult duels against Greifswald, so that the trainer approaches the matter optimistic but realistically. A victory should still remain the goal, because the demands for the coming season are high.

Experienced newcomers as a key to success

The club lost some key players during the summer break, including Edgar Zallmann and Benny Haese, who left the club for professional reasons. "It hurts, because the two not only fit in terms of sport, but also human," Nawotke regrets the departures. Despite these losses, there is a positive change: The trainer has strong talents from their own offspring with Wout Abrahams, Moritz Langer and Maurice Haack in his ranks, even if they still have to gain experience.

With new additions such as Tino Schmunck, Toni Schmidt and Maximilian Voß, all of whom have extensive experience from higher leagues, Nawotke hopes for stability in the game. "The boys should not only pass on their experiences, but also ensure the necessary calm," he says of the role of the veterans in the team. This mix of young and old could be crucial for the course of the season.

The ambitions of the FCN are clear, even if an official promotion announcement is currently not carried out. Nawotke expresses wishes to play in the upper third of the table - a healthy challenge that motivates the DASTE team. "Of course we want to win every game," he explains what makes the goal clear without excessive pressure.

It will also be exciting in the competition itself, because Nawotke sees potential challengers in the league. In addition to the traditionally strong teams such as Malchow and Torgelow-Ueckermünde, he expects SV Pastow and FC Mecklenburg to serious competition. "Pastow has strengthened again and Schwerin will be better than in the previous season," he says. A close and exciting season is predicted in which every team will be on the field with promotion.

A positive development can also be observed because the SV Siedenbollenin has formulated clear goals. "The eggs are not around, but make a clear announcement. I like something like this," says Nawotke of the openness that is often challenged in football.

The path points to the front

The coming season promises a lot of excitement for both the players and the fans of 1. FC Neubrandenburg. With a mixture of diligence, talent and experience, the challenge of an exciting year sounds. The whereabouts in the association league is only the beginning - the path in the long term also paved upwards. Motivated and well prepared, the team could still offer many surprises.

changes in the association league

Last season there were already some changes in the association league that also had an impact on the strategy of the clubs. Numerous teams have strengthened their squad to achieve higher goals. FC Anker Wismar in particular recently caused a sensation through some targeted transfers, which puts the whole league under pressure in order to keep up. Such activities contribute to the fact that the overall league gains quality and the competitive situation becomes more intensive.

Current statistics show that the number of goals per game has increased in the last season compared to previous years. This development is not only due to the individual skills of the players, but also to a more offensive tactic that many teams have implemented. In the coming season, experts expect similar dynamic games to take place, which could also increase the interest in viewers.

A look at the competition

In addition to the clubs already mentioned, there are other teams that could cause surprises. The competition is strong, and in particular the promoters could prove to be serious opponents. The SV Pastow has established itself splendidly last season and trusts a mix of experienced players and talents that they integrated into the team from the young area.

FC Mecklenburg Schwerin, however, has shown fluctuations in the form in recent years. The Neubrandenburgers are warned that this club can turn up at any time, especially if their leaders are in top shape. Nawotke sees above all the collective of this team as the key to success and emphasizes that a team that works together often achieves the best results.