VfL Wolfsburg striker Mohamed Amoura can now fully focus on football after Dutch coach Paul Simonis was dismissed. The club cited poor results as the reason for the decision, paving the way for interim coach Daniel Bauer to offer Amoura a potential reset in his club career.
Wolfsburg Terminates Paul Simonis After Poor Bundesliga Start
German club VfL Wolfsburg announced the immediate sacking of Dutch manager Paul Simonis following a disappointing run in the Bundesliga. The team earned only eight points from ten matches, including six defeats. Simonis, who joined the club in the summer amid high expectations, struggled to build a strong connection with players and faced criticism for his handling of key talents, notably Mohamed Amoura.
Reports indicate that Simonis labeled Amoura’s attacking style as “too instinctive” and lacking discipline. Fans and analysts were surprised by this remark, considering Amoura’s standout performance as the top African scorer in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, netting ten goals.
Interim Coach Daniel Bauer Offers Mohamed Amoura a Chance to Reset
Following Simonis’s departure, Daniel Bauer, former U19 coach, has been appointed interim manager. The leadership change provides a fresh opportunity for Mohamed Amoura to regain confidence and thrive at club level. Wolfsburg supporters are optimistic that under Bauer, Amoura can rediscover his top form and continue delivering decisive performances both for his club and the Algerian national team.
The coaching change is seen as a crucial moment for Amoura’s career, potentially allowing him to focus solely on his strengths and attacking instincts without the constraints of previous managerial criticism.
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