Coach Steffen Baumgart has raised concerns about his team’s offensive play, particularly the lack of a playmaker. Baumgart expressed his frustration during the international break, stating that he was looking for a tenner but did not have one. The issue stems from the departure of Ondrej Duda on loan to Hellas Verona just two months ago, leaving a significant gap in the team’s midfield. This absence of quality has been compounded by the fact that Baumgart’s top playmaker Mark Uth is also out for the season.
The responsibility for the problem may lie with the sports bosses Squad managers Christian Keller and Thomas Kessler, who should have taken a more sport-focused approach rather than a financial one after Duda’s departure. The club took a risk to reduce salaries, thereby hoping for redemption by putting faith into Dejan Ljubicic, Mathias Olesen, and Denis Huseinbasic. However, this resulted in the team being in a crisis, particularly offensively, and Baumgart’s frustration with the issue.
The hope is that Uth’s return next season will solve the problem of the playmaker. However, it would be wise for the club to look for another playmaker to bolster the team’s creativity. Baumgart’s plea for a tenner highlights that the team is in dire need of a quality playmaker to overcome their current struggles.
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