Shaken-up at 1. FC Köln! Coach and sporting director dismissed
Shaken-up at 1. FC Köln! In the midst of the race for promotion to the Bundesliga, the club has dismissed coach Gerhard Struber and sporting director Christian Keller. The "Kölnische Rundschau" reports. 1. FC Köln plans to officially announce the decision tomorrow.
In addition to the "Kölnische Rundschau," "Bild" also reports on the double dismissal at the top of second-division club 1. FC Köln. According to the report, coach Struber and sporting director Keller have been released immediately – two matchdays before the end of the season.
According to "Bild," U19 coach Stefan Ruthenbeck could be on the Effzeh bench for the remaining two games.
After the draw, coach Struber expressed understanding for the fans' frustration, seeing himself as a "lightning rod" and urging them not to let themselves be thrown off course by "nervous moods or emotions." "We mustn't forget that we're still in a comfortable position. We have to stay firmly in control now," said the Austrian. He still received full support from the club. Keller emphasized that Struber enjoys "100 percent" trust: "I can rule out making any changes at short notice because I don't believe in such things." Now, it's over.
Cologne faces a nerve-wracking end to the season. With only five points from their last five games, their lead over the relegation play-off spot is down to just three points. Nuremberg and Kaiserslautern await challenging opponents.
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