Overview
- Local reporters observed intensive training and team talks as Essen prepare for the match against Energie Cottbus.
- Director Marcus Steegmann publicly weighed concerns about striker depth and left open the possibility of winter reinforcements.
- Coach Koschinat invited a U19 player to train with the first team and praised the youngster's showing.
- Coverage characterizes Essen's situation as a luxury problem in certain selections alongside a continuing building site for the squad.
- New statistical reporting notes Essen sit fourth in the 3. Liga, lead at least one category, and still have a clear area that needs improvement to push higher.