Overview
- Simonis said the scrutiny is understandable in football and stressed he will stay focused on his work ahead of Friday’s trip to Werder Bremen.
- Club bosses Peter Christiansen and Sebastian Schindzielorz publicly backed the coach after the 2–3 loss to Hoffenheim, with support extending at least through the Bremen match.
- The coach insisted there is no attitude problem in the squad, praising players’ self-criticism and work rate.
- Simonis said Wolfsburg have prepared “very well” for Bremen; his competitive debut in August was a 9–0 DFB-Pokal win at the Weserstadion against SV Hemelingen.
- Local reporting indicates the sporting leadership could also come under review if results do not improve.