"Wolfsburg have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride in recent years: since qualifying for the Champions League in 2021 under Oliver Glasner, the club from Lower Saxony has only managed to finish in the top half of the table once. Four coaches in four years have hampered consistency. With Daniel Bauer, who's been head coach since November 2025 and worked for many years in the VfL youth academy, they're hoping to bring back the stability they need and, in the medium term, enjoy more successful times in Wolfsburg."
"The team, who are experiencing their second-worst Bundesliga season with 15 points from 15 games, are working hard on the basics: 'Tussles, slide-tackling, pushing together - football doesn't work without the basics,' stated the head coach. "The foundation has to be right, and we've managed to achieve that in a very short space of time. Our attacking players have worked incredibly hard. Sometimes they lack the strength needed for attacking, but that's normal.""
FC Bayern host VfL Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena in the first competitive match of 2026. Wolfsburg are undergoing realignment under new coach Daniel Bauer, who took over in November 2025 after many years in the club's youth academy. The club has struggled for consistency since a 2021 Champions League qualification, with four coaches in four years. Bauer emphasizes fighting spirit, teamwork and mentality and reports visible development. Wolfsburg have 15 points from 15 Bundesliga games and are concentrating on basics like tussles, slide-tackling and collective pressing while seeking better results away from home.
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