VfL Wolfsburg head coach Dieter Hecking has delivered an encouraging update ahead of their crucial Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen on March 21, 2026.Softfootball reports.
Hecking, who returned to the club on March 8 for a second spell nearly a decade after his first, revealed that the squad is close to full strength, with only a few long-term absentees still sidelined. The positive update comes at a critical time as Wolfsburg battle to avoid relegation following a difficult 2025–26 campaign.
As shared by the club on their official X handle, Hecking made it known that everyone was able to train excluding players with long term injuries.
They posted:
#Hecking: With the exception of the players with long-term injuries, everyone was able to train fully this week. Mattias #Svanberg and Maximilian #Arnold were also there #WOBSVW
The German coach highlighted the return of key midfielders Mattias Svanberg and Maximilian Arnold to full training, a major boost for the team’s depth and stability. Their availability is expected to play a vital role in Wolfsburg’s push for survival as they look to regain consistency in performances.
Hecking’s reappointment followed the dismissal of former interim coach Daniel Bauer after a poor run of results, with the club turning to his experience to steer them out of danger. During his previous tenure, Hecking led Wolfsburg to their historic 2015 DFB-Pokal triumph, underlining his pedigree.
The latest training images captures Svanberg actively involved on the pitch.
This reflects renewed momentum and belief within the squad ahead of a defining fixture.
