Luc Holtz leaves Luxembourg: move to Waldhof Mannheim fixed!

Luc Holtz leaves Luxembourg: move to Waldhof Mannheim fixed!

What is causing excitement in the football world? Shortly before the upcoming international matches against Germany on October 10th and 14th, Luxembourg has to appeal without national coach Luc Holtz. The 45-year-old coach asked for his contract to be terminated immediately, which was immediately confirmed by the Luxembourg Football Association. This decision comes as quite a surprise, as Holtz has been at the helm of the national team since 2015 and his future in the coaching world has only just become a hot topic.

Holtz justified his resignation with an offer from a club abroad that could make him the new head coach of SV Waldhof Mannheim in the next few days. The club released head coach Dominik Glawogger after just two matchdays this season and is already planning its future direction. According to media reports, Holtz could make his debut on Wednesday evening in the state cup game against SpVgg Neckarelz. The first league game with the new team would be on August 24th against Viktoria Köln.

The future of Luc Holtz

It has been reported that the president of the Luxembourg Football Association, Paul Philipp, has agreed to terminate Holtz's contract, paying tribute to the coach for his services. Holtz took over the team over a decade ago when it was ranked 195th in the FIFA world rankings. He managed to lead Luxembourg to 84th place, but the team is currently ranked 92nd. Despite the constant presence in the top 100 of the rankings, Holtz was unable to qualify the national team for a World Cup or European Championship; the team was only granted an appearance in the playoffs of the European Championship qualification in 2024.

Interestingly, it wasn't just the sporting situation that influenced his decision to retire. Holtz also faced criticism when he named a convicted felon, Gerson Rodrigues, to his squad. This nomination caused a lot of attention in the media and ultimately led to another shadowy scenario that Holtz was not willing to accept. The Luxembourg association has already announced that it is looking for a new coach for the next selection period.

A look at SV Waldhof Mannheim

SV Waldhof Mannheim has brought a new boss on board with Holtz, who has both the necessary know-how and the motivation to lead the team out of the table situation. After a false start to the season and the dismissal of Glawogger, the club would like to regain stability and success. Holtz, who previously coached Luxembourg's U21s and began his career at FC Etzella Ettelbrück, could steer the Waldhof in the right direction.

Danel Sinani, an offensive player at FC St. Pauli, now has to prepare for a future coaching change, which could also entail some changes in the team. Holtz's arrival in Mannheim could mean an exciting turn for the 3rd division, fans can look forward to a future-oriented collaboration.

In summary, Luc Holtz is now at an exciting turning point in his coaching career. The move to SV Waldhof Mannheim could be the key to a new challenge - one that could be crucial for both himself and the club. It remains to be seen how the situation surrounding the Luxembourg national team will develop during the upcoming qualifying matches.

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