Hecking rules Wimmer out of Wolfsburg's play-off clash with SC Paderborn
Wolfsburg's coach Dieter Hecking has confirmed that Patrick Wimmer will miss the upcoming relegation play-off match against SC Paderborn. Wimmer is still dealing with an injury and is unlikely to participate in the second leg as well. Hecking emphasized the importance of fielding only fully fit players and expressed confidence in his team's preparation for the match.
- ▪Patrick Wimmer will not play in the first leg against SC Paderborn due to injury.
- ▪Hecking stated that only players at 100 percent fitness will be fielded.
- ▪Kilian Fischer and Jonas Wind may return for the second leg.
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