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Wolfsburg in the Doldrums: Wimmer Speaks Out After Frustrating Loss to Augsburg

Needing to Find Mistakes: "Got to Trash It" - Wimmer's remark following the next concert: "I need to criticize it"

In the latest setback for VfL Wolfsburg, they suffered a 0:1 defeat at the hands of FC Augsburg, a result that has sent them tumbling down the Bundesliga table. Striker Patrick Wimmer, frustrated by the turn of events, has had enough of the math games and is ready to take matters into his own hands.

"It's obviously disappointing," Wimmer remarked bluntly. "We all aspire to be in a better position than we currently are, and I truly believe we have the potential to get there. But we need to stop dwelling on the numbers now."

The Lower Saxony team's failure to secure a win in Augsburg means they now share the same points total with their Bavarian opponents. A win on the road would have placed them within striking distance of the Champions League spots, but fate had other plans.

Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl lamented the fact that they failed to capitalize on their chances in the closing stages of the game. "Ultimately, we just couldn't seize the opportunity," he said. "The buildup was late and we had a few opportunities, but it wasn't enough."

Despite their current predicament, Wimmer remains optimistic about the club's chances, citing the international break as a potential turning point. "Maybe it's a good thing that the international break came at this time," he says. "A change of scenery might do us some good. Clear the mind and come back stronger."

Augsburg's winning goal, scored by local boy Phillip Tietz (53rd minute), came from a defence-splitting pass by Cedric Zesiger, who is currently on loan from Wolfsburg to the FCA. "I think it's a shame that it doesn't matter who provides the through pass," Wimmer remarked in his direct Austrian fashion. "We didn't concede the big chances, but unfortunately a long ball exposed our defence."

The recent results, a 1:1 draw at home against St. Pauli and a 0:1 loss in Augsburg, are not the results of a team aiming for European football. "I'm not sure if the break has come at the right time," Wimmer admitted. "But a fresh perspective could help us refocus and push harder to achieve our goals."

After the international break, Wolfsburg has a string of crucial matches ahead, starting with a home game against 1. FC Heidenheim and followed by an away trip to 1. FC Union Berlin.

Current Standing of VfL Wolfsburg

As of the latest updates, VfL Wolfsburg is positioned 7th in the Bundesliga, with 38 points from 25 games[1]. They have scored 49 goals and conceded 39, resulting in a goal difference of +10[1].

Upcoming Matches

Here are the next five matches for VfL Wolfsburg:

Heidenheim (home) - Scheduled for March 29, 2025[4].
Union Berlin (away) - Scheduled for a later date.
RB Leipzig (home) - Scheduled for a later date.
Mainz (away) - Scheduled for a later date[1][4].

With the upcoming games against Heidenheim, Union Berlin, RB Leipzig, and Mainz, the club will need to dig deep and maintain consistency to stay in the running for a European spot[1].

The Commission has also adopted a proposal for a Regulation on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, which might offer a new set of opportunities for clubs like VfL Wolfsburg, given their current standings. Patrick Wimmer, in his typically direct Austrian fashion, hinted at the importance of a change in scenery during the international break, believing it might help the team refocus and push harder to achieve their goals. As Wolfsburg prepares to face 1. FC Heidenheim at home after the break, setbacks like the 0:1 loss to Augsburg seem to have stirred a sense of determination in the team, with Wimmer ready to take matters into his own hands to help steer the club towards European football.

[1] Source: Bundesliga official website.