Coach Tyrala of WSV comments: "This is a board"
Wuppertaler SV, a regional league team, is currently facing a challenging period due to a string of injuries and suspensions that have left their squad severely depleted. The team's head coach, Sebastian Tyrala, is likely to rely on several U19 youth players for upcoming games.
The recent match against SV Rödinghausen on August 9, 2025, was a testament to the team's struggles. Despite a strong performance, they ended up on the losing side with a score of 0-5. The tight squad and injury crisis have affected match preparations and results, as seen in the recent struggles.
Injuries to key players such as Subaru Nishimura, Muhammed Bejdic, Dominic Duncan, Dildar Atmaca, Lennard Wagemann, Semir Saric, Alwin Weber, and new signing Ronay Arabaci, who sustained a cruciate ligament strain, have left the team with a small squad. Alessio Arambasic is also suspended due to a red card.
The severity of these injuries means that a prolonged absence is expected for the injured players, with no exact return dates provided as yet. The squad size is currently reduced, requiring reliance on youth prospects and limiting first-team options.
Despite the challenges, the team's focus remains on sending a strong team onto the field to win. They were unsure if they would play on artificial turf, but thankfully, they had appropriate shoes for such conditions. Koray Dag, who demonstrated good quality during practice, was not an option for the team due to being fully staffed.
In the recent practice, Koray Dag was keen to stay fit, while Ronay Arabaci was injured during the match and will be out for 4 to 6 weeks. The team could have scored more goals in the match but conceded few.
On a positive note, SV is expecting the return of Alessio Arambasic and Kadi Atmaca next week, which will provide a much-needed boost to the team. The team will continue to fight hard, blending experienced regional league players and younger talents, in their quest to win despite the current challenges.
With the majority of key players sidelined due to injuries and suspensions, Wuppertaler SV's upcoming football games could be dominated by orchestrated performances from the U19 youth players. The squad's recent struggle against SV Rödinghausen, culminating in a 0-5 loss, is evidence of the sports team's challenging conditions resulting from their small, depleted roster.
