Energie Cottbus match preview

Less than forty-eight hours since the victory over Heerenveen in the UEFA Cup, Wolfsburg faces Energie Cottbus at Volkswagen Arena. With the Bundesliga race so close and this appears to be the year of the upset with TSG Hoffenheim on top of the table and FC Köln now sixth in the table, all matches are key. While Energie is at the bottom of the table and they will have Dimitar Rangelov back from injury, they cannot be overlooked. Fatigue is a definite factor with Wolfsburg and die Lausitzer' defensive tactics and counter-attack ready approach suit this situation perfectly. Wolfsburg is reporting no injuries and will need to attack early and then lock-down the match defensively or the visitors will be very difficult to wrestle a draw away. Once again, watch for the emerging talent of young striker Edin Džeko, working close with play-maker Zvjezdan Misimović.

I will report on the match as it concludes.