News Focus
- Patrick Wimmer will miss both legs of the Bundesliga relegation play-off against SC Paderborn 07
- Manager Dieter Hecking says the winger is not at 100 percent fitness
- Kilian Fischer and Jonas Wind could return for the second leg on Monday
- Wolfsburg face Paderborn on Friday in the first leg of the survival battle
- Hecking insists reaching the play-offs is already a success for the club
VfL Wolfsburg will face SC Paderborn 07 without Patrick Wimmer. Manager Dieter Hecking confirmed the bad news on Thursday. The winger will miss both games of the Bundesliga relegation play-off.
Hecking spoke at a press conference. He explained that Wimmer still feels discomfort. The coach ruled him out for tomorrow’s first leg. He also said Wimmer probably cannot play in Monday’s second leg either.
The manager has strict rules about fitness. He told his players on Monday that only those at full strength will feature. He wants everyone on the pitch to be 100 percent ready.
There is better news for Wolfsburg fans. Kilian Fischer and Jonas Wind might return for the second match. They could be available on Monday. The team hopes they recover in time.
Hecking remains positive about the club’s situation. He stated that reaching the play-offs counts as a success. He pointed out that both Wolfsburg and Paderborn won their previous relegation battles.
The coach referenced their recent performance against Bayern Munich. He believes his team can beat Paderborn if they show the same discipline. He wants the players to cover the same distance and work hard with and without the ball.