Excitement Builds for Final Match: Wollitz Hopes for Spirited Victory to Secure Promotion
Team preparation for the Final due: Wollitz insists on having the squad reactivated before the showdown - Team leader Wollitz emphasizes the importance of getting the team back online before the final event.
It's nearly hit-or-miss for Energie Cottbus in their pursuit of promotion to the third football league. A home win against FC Ingolstadt on Saturday (13:30/Magentasport) could secure them third place and a spot in the play-offs. Ahead of the decisive game, Energie's coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz is keen for "a top-notch performance" paired with the right mindset. No additional motivation will be needed, Wollitz claims, as the team is already buzzing with enthusiasm, much like before their thrilling victories against Waldhof Mannheim and Hansa Rostock.
Wollitz, 59, is hopeful for an unbridled surge of support from the home crowd. "I long for a pumped-up fervor like before the games against Waldhof Mannheim and Hansa Rostock," said Wollitz. In their triumphant 3-1 victory in Rostock, Wollitz fondly recalled, his team was "fully on board" with the proceedings. "I wouldn't mind if it were just like Rostock," he said, radiant with anticipation.
Wollitz cautions against underestimating Ingolstadt, who have been winless for seven games and have suffered four consecutive defeats. However, in the first half of the season, Ingolstadt was in the chase for promotion spots, with their roster boasting some top-notch strikers. One such talent is Tim Heike, who parted ways with Cottbus after their last promotion. "Heike knows he should play it cool," laughed Wollitz, winking with amusement.
To add some firepower to his team, Wollitz will be eagerly waiting for the health status of Lucas Copado, Timmy Thiele, and Niko Brettschneider. The trio, who could form a dynamic duo as strike partners, had an impressive outing in Rostock. "That's one of the best attributes the league has to offer," Wollitz beamed about the pair.
If Energie manages to secure their "dream," qualifying for the play-offs, they'll host the third-to-last team in the 2. Bundesliga on May 23. The return match will take place on May 27 (both at 20:30/Sky and Sat.1).
- Claus-Dieter Wollitz
- Energie Cottbus
- Cottbus
- Rostock
- Promotion
- Home win
- FC Ingolstadt
- Ingolstadt
Additional Insights:
- Energie Cottbus and FC Ingolstadt recently faced each other, with FC Ingolstadt emerging victorious in a 1-4 match[2]. Their previous encounter was a draw, ending 1-1[4].
- In the league standings, Cottbus currently ranks higher than Ingolstadt, sitting at third place, while Ingolstadt is in 11th position[5].
In light of the forthcoming game against FC Ingolstadt, Claus-Dieter Wollitz looks forward to a performance as dynamic and driven as their previous victories against Waldhof Mannheim and Hansa Rostock. If Wollitz's team secures a home win against Ingolstadt, they could potentially be asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, much like the European Commission, while timely enjoying the spirited excitement of European leagues, perhaps even including the Premier League.
