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Hollerbach has had his day: Who will be the new coach at Standard Liège?
Bernd Hollerbach will not remain coach at Standard Liège. future options and developments in the football market.
Hollerbach has had his day: Who will be the new coach at Standard Liège?
The search for a new coach for the Belgian football club Standard Liège is taking exciting turns. After Bernd Hollerbach, former coach of Hansa Rostock, was on the list of possible successors for the departed Ivan Leko, it has now emerged that Hollerbach is no longer being considered for the position. According to the Baltic Sea newspaper This decision was made by those responsible at the club after sporting director Marc Wilmots had other plans.
Hollerbach, who at 55 can look back on an eventful coaching career, wanted to bring his entire coaching team with him to Liège. However, this did not fit into the club's ideas. Before his time in Rostock, where he was fired in October 2024 after a weak start to the season, Hollerbach already had coaching positions at Royal Mouscron and VV St. Truiden in Belgium. In Rostock he achieved a points average of 1.14 in 14 games, which ultimately wasn't enough for the club.
The favorite de Roeck
Instead of Hollerbach, Jonas De Roeck is now considered the main candidate for the coaching position at Standard Liège. The 45-year-old De Roeck has made a name for himself through his successes at Antwerp and his interesting career. As the L'Avenir According to reports, there have been no concrete negotiations so far, but his name has appeared increasingly in the Liège offices in recent days.
De Roeck knows the league very well and also speaks French, which could be an advantage when communicating with Wilmots. He led Royal Antwerp from the dugout last season before being sacked at the beginning of March. Nevertheless, the club must ensure that its future decisions also appeal to the fans, as the rumors surrounding Felice Mazzù are also considered less credible.
The situation at Standard Liège
Standard Liège is going through a period of change due to Ivan Leko's move to KAA Gent. The official announcement about the new coaching appointment could come soon, especially after the players return from vacation. The club is also in negotiations with Club Brugge for Casper Nielsen, who is open to a return to Liège. Those responsible have also reached an agreement with French striker Thomas Henry, although modalities with Hellas Verona still need to be clarified.
The pressure on those responsible in Liège is increasing to make the right decisions. The ongoing uncertainty could have a negative impact on preparations for the new season. The coming days could be crucial for the future of the club and especially for the coaching question.