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3. Liga: Before the season starts: Wehen wants to play boldly and intensely
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3. Liga: Before the season starts: Wehen wants to play boldly and intensely

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • SV Wehen Wiesbaden aims for a bold and intense style of play in the upcoming 3. Liga season, according to coach Daniel Scherning.
  • The team lost key players like Sascha Mockenhaupt, Ryan Johansson, and Fatih Kaya during the summer transfer window.
  • Scherning emphasized the importance of physical conditioning to support the team's intense playing style.

Coach Daniel Scherning wants SV Wehen Wiesbaden to play courageous and intense football in the upcoming 3. Liga season. After finishing eighth last season, 17 points behind the promotion playoff spots, the club is not openly discussing promotion aspirations. However, Scherning promises fans "an exciting team."

But I can say that we are working every day to play football that is brave, intense, and passionate, and that we will try to achieve maximum success.

— Daniel ScherningScherning described the team's intended style of play for the upcoming season.

"But I can say that we are working every day to play football that is brave, intense, and passionate, and that we will try to achieve maximum success," the 42-year-old coach stated. The team faces a challenging opener against second-division relegated side Preußen Münster on Saturday.

"The lads are happy that it's finally starting. You feel the anticipation growing daily. We haven't had a league game in almost three months. That's a very long time, and I'm also glad it's over," Scherning said, expressing his eagerness for the season to begin.

The lads are happy that it's finally starting. You feel the anticipation growing daily. We haven't had a league game in almost three months. That's a very long time, and I'm also glad it's over.

— Daniel ScherningScherning conveyed the team's excitement for the start of the new league season.

SV Wehen Wiesbaden has made few signings this summer, bringing in only three new players. However, they have lost significant quality with the departures of captain Sascha Mockenhaupt, midfielder Ryan Johansson, and striker Fatih Kaya. Despite these losses, Scherning remains confident: "We have a good and exciting squad that can also provide impulses from the bench. That will be an important factor."

We have a good and exciting squad, that can also provide impulses from the bench. That will be an important factor.

— Daniel ScherningScherning expressed confidence in the team's squad depth despite summer departures.

During the preseason, Scherning prioritized building the team's physical foundation. "to be able to march and put passionate football on the pitch." The immediate focus, however, is on securing a positive result in their first match.

to be able to march and put passionate football on the pitch.

— Daniel ScherningScherning explained the importance of physical conditioning for the team's playing style.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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