2nd league
Berlin (AP) – According to media reports, second division soccer team Fortuna Düsseldorf has parted ways with its coach Christian Preusser. This was reported by the Cologne “Express” and the “Bild”.
Preußer’s term of office, whose contract was dated June 30, 2023, ends after just over seven months. Daniel Thioune, who last looked after Hamburger SV, is to become the new head coach. According to “Bild”, the 47-year-old is to be officially presented on Tuesday. The club has not yet confirmed the two personal details.
Last Sunday, the Fortunes lost 1-0 to Holstein Kiel and, after their eleventh defeat of the season, are only 15th in the table. The fans had already called for Preusser to be released. The goal of Düsseldorf at the beginning of the season was promotion places.
The 38-year-old Preusser had only won five times with the team this season, with five draws and ten defeats. The contract of his predecessor Uwe Rösler was not extended after fifth place in the previous season.