VfL Wolfsburg will play a friendly match against Regionalliga side TSV Havelse on Thursday, 1 October. The match at the Volkswagen Arena kicks off at 4 pm local time and serves as preparation for the return to 2. Bundesliga action.
Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl's squad aims to use the international break to build consistency. Coming off a convincing 5-1 home win against SV Darmstadt 98 on 18 September, the team sits fourth in the table with 11 points from six matches. Top scorer Robert Glatzel has already netted four goals this season.
Preparation for Nürnberg
The match against Havelse is the final tune-up before a tough away fixture at 1. FC Nürnberg on 10 October. The second-placed side awaits at the Max-Morlock-Stadion. Wolfsburg's recent form shows two wins, two draws, and one loss from their last five competitive games.
In the win over Darmstadt, Alexander Bernhardsson stood out with a brace and Robert Glatzel added two goals. Fabian Reese provided three assists. The team will be looking for similar attacking potency in the challenges ahead. The current squad offers good options with these players.
The friendly also offers fringe players a chance to press for starting roles. Recent line-ups suggest a stable back four with Cleiton and Henrik Wahl at its heart. The midfield, featuring Yannick Gerhardt and Vinicius Souza, is expected to set the tempo against Havelse too. The next competitive match at Nürnberg kicks off on 10 October at 1:30 pm.
