"“Today I saw a team that believes in itself, that can handle the intensity, that had a good basic structure, and that had its moments in the game where we could have turned it in our favor,” said Hecking (via FCBayern.com). “Of course, we also know the danger against Bayern, that you inevitably hit a rough patch. Unfortunately, we conceded the goal during that period.”"
"“If we had weathered that a bit better and perhaps stepped up a little earlier when doubling against Michael Olise, then the game might have opened up even more towards the end. And then, towards the end, we had that huge chance with the shot that hit the post. Ultimately, though, it doesn't change the situation whether we drew or lost decisively. Nevertheless, it's a good feeling.”"
"“I'm very happy to take that with me because the team has really shown me in recent weeks that it's capable of such performances.”"
Wolfsburg’s managerial stability has been inconsistent since its 2008/09 Bundesliga title, with Dieter Hecking previously leading the club from 2012 to 2016 and later leaving for Borussia Mönchengladbach. After a long period with 11 different managers, Hecking returned in March to help the club stave off relegation. Wolfsburg earned five points from their last three matches before losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich. Hecking credited the team’s belief, structure, and moments to change the game, while noting they conceded during a dangerous period and missed key chances. Wolfsburg enters the final matchday tied on points with St. Pauli in 16th place, holding the advantage on goal differential, and a win or draw would send them to the relegation playoff.
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