Some things are happening in the 3rd division: Spielvereinigung Elversberg have to cope with a serious setback in terms of personnel. Dynamo Dresden, on the other hand, have signed a new player.

Spielvereinigung Elversberg got off to a great start in the 2022/2023 season with four wins and only one defeat. Now the strong league newcomer has to cope with a setback.

Carlos Sickinger suffered a cruciate ligament rupture and will be out for months. The defensive midfielder was a regular in the first matches. The 27-year-old only came to Elversberg in the summer from second-division club SV Sandhausen. It is quite possible that the Elversberg team will add Luca Dürholtz from Rot-Weiss Essen. RevierSport reported.

Meanwhile, Dynamo Dresden have already made personnel changes on Monday. after conceding nine goals in just five games, the relegated second division side have reacted by signing Jakob Lewald. The 23-year-old centre-back joins from regional league side FC Viktoria Berlin and has signed a contract with Dynamo until 30 June 2024. Both clubs have agreed not to disclose the transfer fee.

Ralf Becker, SG Dynamo Dresden’s sporting director, said: “Jakob Lewald will complete our central defence and, with his style of football as well as his size and heading power, he brings a different profile to the team, which we expect to provide us with additional tactical options and greater defensive stability in the squad. In our discussions it also became clear that he has an excellent mentality and a strong character. “