Bundesliga-relegated Wolfsburg is the clear favorite for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season. Former professional and TV expert Torsten Mattuschka, however, warns the Wolves about the competition.

Wolfsburg is tackling the promotion project with clear economic superiority over its league rivals. Around 23 million euros have flowed into new players so far, with spending exceeding that of all remaining 17 second-division clubs combined. Overall, Wolfsburg has achieved a significant transfer surplus.

Second-division expert Torsten Mattuschka stated in an interview with kicker that the current squad is outstanding, while acknowledging that it will not remain together until the end of the transfer window. He emphasized that Wolfsburg has spent more money than all other clubs combined, which is why he believes Wolfsburg will march at the front and must achieve promotion.

The relegated side, under new sporting director Dieter Hecking, who was unable to prevent relegation in the previous season, has strengthened itself cleverly and signed players familiar with the 2. Bundesliga, according to the 45-year-old.

Wolfsburg: Strobl's "big opportunity"

Mattuschka also warned that in every match, Wolfsburg will be the clear favorite, and every opponent will be eager to trip them up and spoil their chances. The long-time Union Berlin professional noted that the players must get used to these obstacles.

For new 38-year-old manager Tobias Strobl, the chapter at the Lower Saxony club represents a big opportunity. Strobl most recently coached SC Verl in the 3. Liga for one season. Mattuschka noted that Strobl had them play incredibly attractive attacking football there. He added that Strobl will probably need a different balance in the 2. Bundesliga because the teams are more stable, but he will certainly try to implement his football philosophy.

Wolfsburg starts the new 2. Bundesliga season on Saturday at 8:30 PM CET in a home match against Kaiserslautern FC.