Acute risk of relegation in League 3
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The article was published in the first version on April 30th and was updated on May 5th after the premature departure of Zimmermann on May 5th
Borussia Dortmund regulated the successor of U23 coach Jan Zimmermann. As expected, U19 coach Mike Tullberg is promoted and takes over the office. The decision was originally designed at the end of the season, but considered the acute risk of relegation of the third division team, as the black and yellow announced on Monday. Zimmermann was released after the 2: 4 in Wiesbaden. The 39-year-old Tullberg, who initially looked as if the paths could separate, had already signed a contract by June 30, 2028 at the end of April.
Tullberg was already in his first BVB year 2019/20, but he was more successful with the A-Juniors. Tullberg became the U19 West German champion three times and reached the final for the German championship, and the title was cheered in 2022. After the dismissal of Nuri Şahin, he received trust in the professionals (seven points) for three games at the end of January, but returned to the U19 after the obligation of Niko Kovac.
“We are very happy to present Mike Tullberg as a new U23 trainer and are convinced that he will develop, develop and prepare the young talents of the U23 with his knowledge and experience. The coming season confidently, ”said sports director Lars Ricken a few days ago.
U19 of the BVB in the quarterfinals failed to FC Bayern
The Dortmund reserve is two game days before the end of the season. the 3rd league in the middle of the fight for relegation. The lead over the relegation places is now only due to the better goal difference. The U19 had to bury the chances of the championship in the quarter -finals against FC Bayern (2: 4) at the weekend.
As part of his appointment at the end of April: “I am very pleased that I will continue to be part of the BVB in the future and that we have agreed on an early extension until 2028. That makes me proud. I can fully identify with the club, my family feels extremely comfortable in the region here. U23 to work successfully and promote the development of our talents in my new position. ”