Bundesliga Preview: Wolfsburg


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Can Wolfsburg reverse its fortunes under a new head coach?

By LoneStar249 Updated Jul 31, 2024, 3:54pm CEST

Since winning the league in 2009, Wolfsburg has produced mixed results ranging from 2nd in 2014-15 to relegation zone finishes in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Wolfsburg dropped six points to Bayern Munich last season, losing 2-1 at home and 2-0 in Munich.

The club will replace long time goalkeeper Koen Casteels with some younger blood, but strategically used transfer funds to upgrade at a few other positions. With a new manager in place, Wolfsburg will set its sights on a top-8 finish in hopes of qualifying for European competition next season.

Manager: Ralph Hasenhüttl, 1st year
Total market value: €219.80M
Starting XI market value: €153.5M
Formation: 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-3
Key Players: Jonas Wind, forward; Lovro Majer, attacking midfielder; Maxence Lacroix, center-back
Key Additions: Kamil Grabara, goalkeeper (€13.5M transfer, Copenhagen); Mohamed Amoura, forward (€3M loan, Union SG)
Key Departures: Koen Casteels, goalkeeper (free transfer, Al-Qadsiah); Václav Černý, winger (end of loan, Rangers)
2023-24 Bundesliga results: 10W-7D-17L, 37 points, 41 goals, 12th place
2024-25 European competition: n/a
2024-25 Bundesliga prediction: 11W-8D-15L, 41 points, 46 goals, 10th place
Opening match: Home vs Bayern Munich

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