The new leader of Sheffield Wednesday, Danny Röhl, faces the challenge of adapting his core strategies for success at S6…
Recently appointed as the head of Sheffield Wednesday, Danny Röhl understands the urgency of accumulating points swiftly to secure the team’s safety this season.
For Röhl, this marks the realization of a long-standing aspiration. Over a decade, he dedicated himself to mastering the art of football management, and now, his Sheffield Wednesday journey kicks off with a match against Watford this Saturday. It’s evident that Röhl is committed to maximizing this opportunity.
However, he also recognizes that for his dream to remain a dream rather than turn into a nightmare, the priority is to accumulate as many points as possible post the international break. The next five opponents for the Owls are all positioned in the lower half of the Championship.
Röhl has already outlined his vision for the team’s style of play, emphasizing the need to be defensively compact, win the ball high up the pitch, press the opponents away from their goal, and attack at the right moments.
These principles, according to Röhl, are unwavering. Players will have the freedom to express themselves while adhering to the team’s dynamic, which mirrors the high-energy, pressing-based approach seen at RB Leipzig.
German football analyst Jasmine Baba recently stated, “Röhl expects his players to be proactive and forward-thinking, aligning well with the Red Bull (Leipzig) philosophy of high pressing and rapid transitions. He underscores the need for a fresh team identity and empowers players to make their own decisions.”
The question that arises is whether Wednesday possesses the players capable of playing a high-intensity, aggressive style of football.
The current squad is the oldest in the second tier of English football and has experienced a constant managerial shuffle, making instant success a challenging prospect.
Röhl acknowledges that there are deficiencies in terms of pace and athleticism in certain positions, and with the transfer window closed until January, he must work with the existing player roster.
Considering goal difference, Wednesday finds themselves effectively eight points behind the safety zone, making it a formidable task for Röhl to secure their survival.
Can Röhl transform the Owls into a challenging team to contend with? Building upon their recent clean sheet against Huddersfield Town at home appears to be the way forward.
Players like Barry Bannan and Josh Windass may bring more creativity and goal-scoring potential to the final third, but the team’s defensive strength and resilience are crucial in their quest to escape the danger zone.
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