SV Atlas Delmenhorst: Is relegation imminent? Worried about the future!

SV Atlas Delmenhorst: Is relegation imminent? Worried about the future!

The situation at SV Atlas Delmenhorst is currently anything but rosy. After seven league games without a win, in which only three draws and a meager six goals were scored, the team is under pressure. Coach Dominik Schmidt's team is currently in the penultimate place in the table and has the same number of points as relegated FC Verden 04. The saving grace is not far away, as SSV Vorsfelde only has three points more. The next upcoming game against SV Meppen II could be crucial to escape the relegation zone or fall deeper into the crisis.

The upheaval in the team after relegation from the regional league was greater than expected. The club has undergone a drastic change with 14 new players, while at the same time the same number of players were lost. However, sports director Bastian Fuhrken was optimistic and emphasized that the mood and cohesion in the team is better than last season. However, there are concerns as to whether the quality of the squad is sufficient to remain in the league.

Problem areas in the squad

The performance of the offensive wings is one of the team's major weaknesses. Last season, Shamsu Mansaray and Ousman Touray were the standout players on the wings, but both have since left the club and so far there are no adequate replacements. Marcel Marquardt shone at the start of the season, but doesn't have a classic wing style. Sinan Brüning, a promising talent, shows a lot of speed, but often struggles with his decision-making. Mohammed Sultani, who was originally signed as a full-back, is also struggling as a winger. In the last seven games, Atlas has only scored a total of six goals, which further exacerbates the tense situation.

Center forward Steffen Rohwedder also cannot develop as he lacks support from the wings. A supervisor for one of the opponents described the offensive performance as inadequate compared to last season. A breath of fresh air could come from new signing Tobias Fagerström, but he is also currently missing due to injury.

The central gameplay

Another problem is the lack of creativity in central midfield. Last season, Florian Stütz was a key person who structured the attacking game with clever passes. But such a playmaker is currently missing and players like Josip Tomic and Mats Kaiser have not been able to convince so far, especially Kaiser, who was injured for a long time and needs time to get back into shape. Justin Dähnenkamp, ​​another attacker who has been identified as a key player, is not yet able to fulfill his potential and is having difficulties in combination play.

The table speaks for itself: Despite the performances shown, the team did not manage to score the necessary points. "The table doesn't lie," one could say, while Dominik Schmidt addressed the psychological aspects: "It's a lot in the head. We need a sense of achievement," which suggests that mental blocks play a role. After an unfortunate draw against HSC Hannover, where Atlas was considered the better team, the team's morale continued to suffer.

Currently there is not only a lack of player quality, but also the necessary luck in the game. The next few weeks could be crucial for the future of SV Atlas Delmenhorst, especially with regard to the upcoming games that could potentially decide whether they stay in the league. It remains to be seen whether the team can free themselves from the pressure and turn things around.

Further information about the challenges faced by SV Atlas Delmenhorst can be found in a detailed report on www.weser-kurier.de.