VfL Wolfsburg: The countdown to the start of the DFB Cup is on!

VfL Wolfsburg: The countdown to the start of the DFB Cup is on!

The 2025/2026 football season is just around the corner and VfL Wolfsburg is looking forward to the first competitive game in the DFB Cup against SV Hemelingen next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. After a game-free period on Monday and Tuesday, the team has now begun preparations for this exciting match, which will begin on Wednesday at 11 a.m. First of all, the players have to analyze the results of the last test games, in which the team performed mixed. There were glorious victories against Beck's selection (12:0), against Dynamo Dresden (2:0), FSV Zwickau (2:0) and a narrow 4:3 win against 1. FC Magdeburg. Unfortunately, the team also suffered defeats, such as against Espanyol Barcelona (0:1), Feyenoord Rotterdam (0:4 - the game was abandoned) and Brighton & Hove Albion (0:2 and 1:2). [WAZ] is keeping a close eye on the team's preparation.

A look at the possible formations shows that a core formation has emerged. Either Kamil Grabara or Marius Müller are in goal, while the defensive line is made up of Kilian Fischer, Denis Vavro, Konstantinos Kulierakis and Joakim Maehle. Vini Souza and Maximilien Arnold are available in midfield, and Andreas Skov Olsen, Lovro Majer, Patrick Wimmer and Mohammed Amoura have to prove themselves in attack. Coach Paul Simonis has also indicated that a new signing could be signed before the game, which only increases the anticipation.

Personnel planning and possible departures

Planning for the squad is in full swing. Manager Peter Christiansen has made it clear that the aim of those responsible is to reduce the size of the squad so that every player can be given sufficient match practice. Discussions about possible departures are already underway, particularly with regard to Aster Vranckx and David Leal Costa. Vranckx has received specific requests for a loan including a purchase option. The future of talents like David Odogu and Mathys Angely could also be decided soon.

However, it remains piquant that the club management also wants to part with players like Vaclav Cerny, Moritz Jenz and Jonas Wind, even if there are currently no concrete offers. Nikola Krstovic from US Lecce is on the new signing list, but the required transfer fee of around 25 million euros is too high for Wolfsburg. Trai Hume and Milan van Ewijk have also come into focus, but the price expectations are unrealistic. A decision on the captaincy question, in which Maximilian Arnold remains highly valued, should be made after the last game against Brighton.

International flair in the squad

A look at the squad shows that VfL Wolfsburg has a strong international presence and the legionnaires in the club have a total value of around 244.9 million euros. The Legionnaires include players from different countries who represent their homeland on the team. For example, four players come from Denmark whose total value is 58 million euros. Brazil and Austria are also well represented with two players each, whose market values ​​are 17.5 million and 15.3 million euros. It is certainly clear that this international mix will ensure dynamism and diversity on the pitch. Transfermarkt provides a detailed overview of this.

The entire team is very motivated and is looking forward to the first competitive games. The DFB Cup will show how the preparations of the last few weeks are paying off and whether the newly formed team can fully exploit its strengths. The next few days promise exciting moments! Who will claim player of the match in the DFB Cup? Kicker will be following the whole thing very closely!