Crisis at 1860 Munich: The search for a coach is delayed in the relegation battle!

Crisis at 1860 Munich: The search for a coach is delayed in the relegation battle!

The situation at TSV 1860 Munich is more than tense. After a 5-1 defeat against Hoffenheim a good two weeks ago, the club quietly started looking for a coach. President Gernot Mang sees himself in a delicate situation and has placed high priority on a quick solution. But the search is difficult, as Merkur reports.

TSV 1860 is currently in 13th place in the 2nd Bundesliga, eight points behind the coveted promotion places. The last five games show a worrying picture: four defeats and only one draw. Instead of a promotion prospect, there is a threat of relegation, which further increases the urgency of finding a coach. Mang notes that the team is falling short of expectations in terms of both fitness and game tactics.

Coach changes and interim solutions

The situation is also complicated by the absence of four senior positions in the club, especially that of the head coach. Interim coach Alper Kayabunar will return to the U21 after his second assignment. Mang is dissatisfied with the progress in the coaching search and emphasizes the need to remain calm and be strategic. He had hoped to find a new coach by the end of the week, but the process is now taking longer than expected. However, this could prove to be advantageous as the current league break can provide time for the new coach to be integrated. A challenge, as Abendzeitung reports.

The requirements for the new coach are clear: He should have experience in the relegation battle and reverse the negative tendencies in the team. The offensive has recently shown weaknesses and it is criticized that the team only became more dangerous late on. Substitute goalkeeper René Vollath demands a clear plan and positivity from a future coach in order to strengthen the team's self-image.

Lions Crisis

Given the current sporting situation, the Lions' frustration is clearly noticeable. Mang criticizes the team's performance, especially when it comes to fitness and the proportion of young players. The team is impotent on offense and cannot find its usual playing strength. This became clear not least in the game against Wiesbaden, when, despite all efforts, real danger only arose in the final phase.

Coach changes in football are an omnipresent topic, as a look at the Bundesliga shows. The pressure on coaches is enormous, and dissatisfaction with a coach is often the trigger for quick decisions. BR24 provides some background: With an average of 8.5 head coaches per club in the Bundesliga, the frequent changes are evidence of the high expectations that are associated with Germany's most successful sport.

It remains to be seen whether TSV 1860 Munich will find its way out of this crisis. The search for a new coach will be crucial to turn things around and solve the current problems. In the meantime, the team has to keep their heads down and work hard on themselves - because promotion will only be possible through will and teamwork.