Borussia Dortmund: Change of coach at the U23 - Tullberg in the discussion!

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Borussia Dortmund II has to adjust to a change of coach: Jan Zimmermann leaves the club, Mike Tullberg could succeed.
Borussia Dortmund II has to adjust to a change of coach: Jan Zimmermann leaves the club, Mike Tullberg could succeed. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Borussia Dortmund is about to change coaches in the U23. Jan Zimmermann, the current trainer, leaves the club at the end of the season at his own request. He had asked for the premature dissolution of his contract that was running until 2026. Lars Ricken, Managing Director of BVB, praised the achievements of Zimmermann, who took over the U23 in a difficult phase and led it to relegation in the 3rd division. Despite this success, the team is currently under pressure and fights against the descent, there are only four points between Dortmund and the relegation place.

Zimmermann took office in February 2023 and led the U23 to 11th place in the 2022/23 season. Under his leadership, the team experienced a mixed playing time, in which a setback was particularly recorded last Sunday. The Dortmunders had to accept a 1-2 defeat against Erzgebirge Aue, the first defeat since March 9th.

successor in focus

The discussion about Zimmermann's successor has already flared up. Mike Tullberg, currently U19 coach, is acted as a hot candidate. He had previously left positive impressions as an interim coach of the professional team after Nuri Şahin was released. Nevertheless, there are mixed reactions to Tullberg's possible appointment among fans. Critical voices express concerns about their tactical skills and the development of young players.

Some fans, in turn, appreciate Tullberg's emotional handling and cannot understand the criticism raised. The uncertainty about his actual takeover of the U23 remains. The next four games, including encounters against Hannover 96 II, SV Wehen Wiesbaden, VfB Stuttgart II and 1. FC Saarbrücken, could be crucial for the further course of the season.

Lars Ricken emphasized that one would like to respect Zimmermann's wish and that a suitable successor has to be found for the U23. The situation in the 3rd league remains worrying because the first two places rise directly into the 2nd league, while the third party plays for climbing or staying in the league. In the coming weeks it will be shown whether Dortmund will secure the relegation and which direction the club will take in the future.

In summary, it can be said that Borussia Dortmund faces major challenges in this crucial phase. The course for the future will soon have to be set to ensure both the U23 and the development of young talents.

Further information is at Fussball.news , TAG24.de and Ruhr24.de to be found.

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