FC Erzgebirge Aue faces defensive crisis in 2. Bundesliga

FC Erzgebirge Aue is facing a severe defensive crisis following a series of poor performances in the 2. Bundesliga. After a narrow 4-3 victory against VfL Osnabrück, the team suffered a 1-4 defeat against Hertha BSC and a significant loss to fourth-tier side Jeddeloh II.

Captain Patrick Mainka expressed intense frustration, stating that while the Hertha match was a warning, the recent performance has ‘sunk the ship.’ The team has conceded twelve goals in their first three competitive matches. Coach Schmidt noted the difficulty of stabilizing the defense despite a mid-week test match against Bayern München, though he emphasized providing support to his players during this crisis.