Lok Leipzig's squad break: Sports chief announces big transfers!

Lok Leipzig's squad break: Sports chief announces big transfers!

After an exciting season with championship and cup victory, but without the hoped -for promotion, there are big changes at FC Lok Leipzig. The departure of ten players leaves no good impression, including Nikola Aracic (24), who changes to SC Wiedenbrück. This ends an era and those responsible have to act quickly to fill the gaps in the squad. According to [BILD] (https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/klarttext-vom-sportchef-das----t--transflaene- von-Lok-Leipzig-6853d7ecc1ca15643e1da2), only left-back David Grözinger (26) has been brought into the team.

The challenge for sports director Toni Wachsmuth is enormous. After the late decision on the league affiliation, which only fell after two relegation games against TSV Havelse, the squad planning is extremely complicated. "The late decision made our planning difficult because we had to plan two tracks," explains Wachsmuth. This meant that some players have now decided differently.

What can the new squad expect?

Despite the many departures-ranking: Zak Paulo Piplica (23), Adrian Kireski (24), Nico Rieger (21), Max-Peter Klump (26), Niclas Müller (23), Ryan Adigo (24), Theo Ogbidi (24) and Abou Ballo (27)-shows Wachsmuth Optimism. He is convinced that good players want to come to Lok and a strong squad is put together. In addition, Noah Eichinger's loan expires to Jahn Regensburg, which also whirls the squad planning.

The U23 control must be observed-currently only Linus Zimmer and Luc Elsner meet the criteria. "We have to hire four or five young players to meet the rule," said Wachsmuth. This brings additional urgency to the transfers, especially with a view to the start of training.

preparation and goals

The squad will not be complete at the start of the training on Monday. Wachsmuth sets itself the goal of getting the majority of the team together in the third week of the training preparation. "We start at a different level than last year," he emphasizes, pointing out that reinforcements are still being sought.

The challenges are great, but those responsible are determined to set the course for a successful season. Even if the starting point is difficult, the upheaval at FC Lok Leipzig could be quite fertile - if the right decisions are made.