Even after the next setback in the Bundesliga, Steffen Baumgart described speculation about his future as coach of 1. FC Cologne as idle.
“It’s clear in the situation we’re in that we question everything, including the coach. It’s not about me personally, it’s about the whole thing and that doesn’t look good for us,” said the 51-year-old. Year-old after the 2-0 defeat in the Bundesliga at his former club 1. FC Union Berlin.
Baumgart ruled out a quick decision to resign. “It’s clear that we’re thinking about everything. What they’ll look like will definitely not be communicated to you this evening,” said the Cologne coach. 1. FC is 17th in the table. in a direct relegation zone for the short Christmas break. Cologne were the better team against Union for a long time, but they couldn’t find an answer after conceding their first goal.
Baumgart was asked whether he thought he could provide new impetus for his team in the relegation battle.
His answer was twofold: “I think we should take the emotions away now. If we look at the pure performance, then I think, if we see the results of the last few weeks, it’s clear that there are discussions that are part of it. That’s why let’s have discussions before we give an answer in any direction,” said Baumgart.