Energie Cottbus: climb failed - squad in transition!

Energie Cottbus: climb failed - squad in transition!

Cottbus, Deutschland - The football world is always on the move, and this applies especially to Energie Cottbus. The traditional club from Lusatia has to struggle with a real bloodletting in the squad after the promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga was just missed. According to Image are several players before a change.

Niko Bretschneider, a 25-year-old left-back, is expected to switch to 1. FC Saarbrücken. Filip Kusic (29), central defender and pillar of last season, could also turn his back on Cottbus because he has no new contract offers. Another talent, Lucas Copado (21), which was loaned by the Linz ASK, is also moving to the second division, where he hopes for better perspectives.

New chapter for Energie Cottbus

The current situation is alarming: Of the 28 professionals who ran for the club last season, there are currently only 14 in the squad. At the same time, the management has committed seven new additions from the regional league to replenish the dwindling squad. The new players are:

• ted Tattermusch (24, FC Carl Zeiss Jena)
• Theo Ogbidi (24, Lok Leipzig)
• Moritz Hannemann (27, Würzburger Kickers)
• Lukas Michelbrink (20, Hertha BSC, loan)
• Jannis Boziaris (22, FC Astoria Walldorf)
• Can Moustfa (Ahlen)
• Nyamekye Awort-Grant (24, Stuttgart Kickers)

coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz faces a huge challenge to put together a powerful team for the upcoming season, especially in central defense. Three test players were also present at the start of training: Leon Guwara (28, FC Ingolstadt), Justin Butler (24, without contract) and Max Böhnke (21, Aubstadt), who apply for a place in the team.

contracts and investments

important decisions were also made in the organizational area. Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz has extended his contract as a trainer and sporting director to set the course for the future of the association. At the same time, Dominik Pelivan was able to extend his contract, but details are not yet known. The corresponding club contracts with Yannik Möker, Joshua Putze and Maximilian Pronichev are not continued, which further drives the change in the squad.

But not everything is negative. Positive news brings the upcoming renovation measures at the LEAG Energie Stadium, which were decided by the Brandenburg state parliament. In 2025 and 2026, the stadium each received one million euros, which could significantly strengthen the club in its infrastructure, such as MAZ-Online reported.

If you label the situation as a time of change, it quickly becomes clear that Energie Cottbus faces major challenges. The next few months will be decisive to see whether those responsible take the necessary steps to realize the return to the upper leagues. Let's go, Cottbus!