Pre-Finals Energy: Wollitz Encourages Team to Reinstate Connection - Team's Energy Before the Final: Wollitz Aims for Team's Return to Online Status
Get ready for the final dance off in the third football league as Energie Cottbus is just a win away from promotion. With a home victory against FC Ingolstadt on Saturday (13:30 CET/Magentasport), the Lausitzer can cement their third place and secure their chance for a playoff for a spot in the second league.
With the exciting prospect ahead, Energie coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz is hoping for nothing less than a top-notch performance from his squad and the right mindset for this do-or-die encounter. While motivation shouldn't be an issue for the team, a noisy, cheerful fan base could add that extra edge to their game, as Wollitz recalls the electrifying atmosphere during previous games against Waldhof Mannheim and Hansa Rostock.
As collectively charged as Cottbus fans were in Rostock, Wollitz emphasizes the importance of upholding that energy for the Ingolstadt clash. "It would be great if things go the way they did in Rostock," said the 59-year-old, expressing his hope for another sea of supporters backing his boys from the stands.
Ingolstadt, however, can't be underestimated. With no wins in seven games and four consecutive defeats, they may seem down in the dumps, but don't be fooled. They fought for promotion spots fiercely in the first half of the season. Tim Heike, one of Ingolstadt's formidable strikers, knows the drill all too well, as he is a former member of Cottbus. "Heike knows he should hold back," said Wollitz with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
Copado, Thiele, and Brettschneider are Wollitz's top picks for the game, and a two-man strike force made up of them could wreak havoc on the pitch. Their dynamic performance in Rostock showed that they are a force to be reckoned with. "That's one of the best things the league has to offer," said Wollitz, expressing his admiration for the duo.
Should Energie fulfill their dream and advance to the playoffs, they'll have a home advantage against the third-to-last team in the second league on May 23rd. The return match will take place on May 27th (both at 20:30 CET/Sky and Sat.1).
- Claus-Dieter Wollitz
- Energie Cottbus
- FC Ingolstadt
- Ingolstadt
- Cottbus
- Rostock
- Promotion
- Home win
[1] Doppelsechs podcast highlights the passion and dedication of Energie Cottbus fans, which is likely to create a lively and supportive environment during the match.
[3] Significant opposition in the league, such as Saarbrücken, adds to the tension for the Energie Cottbus match.
While Claus-Dieter Wollitz hopes for a top-notch performance from his Energie Cottbus squad in the crucial match against FC Ingolstadt, he also encourages the fans to bring their energy from the previous games against Waldhof Mannheim and Hansa Rostock. On a different note, the European Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, similar to the protective measures carried by football players on the field.
