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Cottbus' coach Wollitz dreams of a DFB Cup miracle against Hannover 96!
Energie Cottbus will face Hannover 96 in the DFB Cup. Coach Wollitz is hoping for a cup miracle at the LEAG Stadium.
Cottbus' coach Wollitz dreams of a DFB Cup miracle against Hannover 96!
An exciting duel will take place in the first round of the DFB Cup on Saturday when Hannover 96 meets third division team Energie Cottbus. While Hannover 96 is at home in the second Bundesliga, Cottbus sees itself as a relative outsider. However, this constellation offers the Lausitzers the chance of a real cup miracle.
Claus-Dieter Wollitz, the coach of Energie Cottbus, expressed the hopes of his team, who want to do much more than just play a good game in this encounter. “We know that the chances against a second division team like Hannover are lower, but we want to make the impossible possible,” said Wollitz. In recent years, Hannover 96 have often had difficulty convincing themselves as favorites. The team has already been eliminated twice, most recently against Sandhausen and Bielefeld, which further motivates the Cottbus team.
Fans and stadium atmosphere
The LEAG Energie Stadium in Cottbus will have an impressive backdrop on this day, as a total of 16,500 fans are expected, including around 2,000 supporters from Hanover. Wollitz sees fans as a key to success and is convinced that their support can be crucial.
The team from Cottbus plans to act offensively and not go into the game defensively. “We want to have a basic order and at the same time act flexibly,” explains Wollitz. During the preparations, the coach emphasizes the importance of the match meetings, which only take about six minutes, while the players can carry out their individual warm-up at home.
Cottbus: A city with history
The city of Cottbus, which can look back on a rich history, is not only the cultural center of Lower Lusatia, but also the largest bilingual city in Germany. In Cottbus, where Sorbian is spoken, there are numerous important institutions and a lively cultural life. As a city with a past dating back to the 10th century, it offers attractions such as Branitz Castle and the Cottbus State Theater, which is considered the only state museum in Brandenburg.
Energie Cottbus has also been quite successful in football in the past, but has struggled with challenges in recent years caused by the coal phase-out and structural changes. But the city has a diverse economy and thinks positively about the future.
So Saturday is about more than just football; It's about hope, courage and the opportunity to make it big in the cup. The excitement will be palpable in the crowd when Cottbus takes on Hannover - we can be excited!