VfL Wolfsburg starts the new season with a disappointing 0-0 draw against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Despite a €50 million budget and high-profile players like Fabian Reese, the team lacks the necessary bite - a warning shot for the relegation candidate. After relegation from the Bundesliga (16th place, 29 points, 7 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses), VfL Wolfsburg must quickly earn points.
Why VfL Wolfsburg struggles in the 2. Bundesliga
Coach Tobias Strobl, who came from SC Verl, is under pressure. His team appeared unsettled and inaccurate in finishing against Kaiserslautern. 'We were very unsettled and too hasty in finishing,' said Strobl. Opponents like Hannover 96 will not let VfL Wolfsburg off easily.
The challenge for VfL Wolfsburg
With a squad designed for the Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg must prove itself in the second division. But opponents like Energie Cottbus or Osnabrück will do everything to stop the favorite. 'Something is developing here that needs time,' said sports director Pirmin Schwegler.
Next Sunday, VfL Wolfsburg faces Hannover 96. A win is essential to avoid jeopardizing the 2. Bundesliga season. With only 45 goals last season (69 conceded), the offense must finally ignite.
