Borussia Dortmund: Change of coach! Tullberg should save U23 from relegation

Borussia Dortmund: Change of coach! Tullberg should save U23 from relegation

Borussia Dortmund today decided that U23 coach Jan Zimmermann is released with immediate effect. The 45-year-old was forced to clear his place due to his team's worrying achievements. The U23 stands as table-16. The 3rd league shortly before relegation to the regional league, which underlines the association's decision. This measure became necessary after the team had recently lost three times in a row and the pressure due to the success of direct competitors has increased noticeably. " FAZ.net " reports that the U23 only laid down due to the better goal differ.

Mike Tullberg, previously U19 coach, now takes over the U23 coaching office prematurely. It was originally planned that he was only responsible for the team for the new season. Due to the critical Situation, however, he immediately becomes active to prevent the impending descent. Tullberg, whose contract runs at BVB by 2028, had already looked after the professional team at the end of January and had two wins and a draw in three games. This gives hope for his qualities as a trainer.

urgent need for action

The current situation forces the association to act immediate. The U23 is in the relegation battle and urgently needs success. Mike Tullberg faces a challenge: his first game as a U23 coach takes place against direct competitor VfB Stuttgart II. Both teams are tied at relegation rank 17, but VfB Stuttgart has the better goal difference. Dortmund's team urgently has to refuel, while Stuttgart recently celebrated success, which enlarges the pressure on the Dortmund.

Ingo Preuss, the sporting director of the U23, sees the need for a change of coach and the takeover by Tullberg as a decisive step to offer talents a sustainable platform. The coming game will therefore be of great importance not only for the team, but also for the future of Tullberg as a coach. " Derwesten.de " emphasizes that Dortmund not only wants to avoid the descent, but also to the long-term engagement in the formation of talents think.

The team hopes for a trend reversal in the league. Another failure against Stuttgart could further tighten the already tense situation for Borussia Dortmund. Tullberg now has the difficult task of motivating the team immediately and making fit for the decisive games.