Hertha BSC relies on legendary coach Felix Magath in the relegation battle. What exactly the 68-year-old has in mind, he explains at his official presentation. t-online accompanies the press conference live.
Hertha BSC caused a surprise on Sunday: none other than legendary coach Felix Magath should get the club back on track. Managing director Fredi Bobic said of the coach’s commitment: “He has proven many times that with his experience in any sporting situation he can make the right adjustments to lead us out of our sportingly challenging situation.”
Magath explains exactly how he intends to do this at a club press conference on Monday. You can follow them on t-online in the live ticker. Here you will find the most important statements:
1:17 p.m.: “I told you that focusing is one of my strengths,” says the legendary coach. He would not look to the end of May, but think from game to game. “Only the games, that’s what interests me now,” he adds.
1:16 p.m.: Magath is asked what he wants to change first. The coach says: “I have to feel and hear people and then I can make a statement. The players tried to fight the situation, but it seemed a bit uncoordinated to me.”
1:14 p.m.: Bobic explains further: “In the situation it was clear to me that there are not that many people who have the courage to act in such a situation. I think Felix Magath is the perfect person to do this job – the is really very difficult – can solve.”
1:12 p.m.: Now the question is put to Fredi Bobic as to why Felix Magath was chosen. “The paths have always crossed,” says the managing director.
1:08 p.m.: Felix Magath says about his personal situation: “My wife and my children pushed me to come to Berlin. It was very easy. I took advantage of Fredi’s opportunity to stay in a hotel. I’m looking forward to Berlin im staying in a hotel in the heart of the city.”
1:07 p.m.: Now Magath explains his motives for returning to the Bundesliga after nine years. “I’m football, I love football,” says the capital’s new coach.
1:05 p.m.: “Only by focusing on the essentials, and that’s eight Bundesliga games, can we achieve our goal of moving up at least one or two places,” added Magath with a determined expression on his face and a calm voice. “Our goal is to stay up in the league,” says Magath.
1:04 p.m.: Felix Magath took the floor: “Fredi, thank you very much for your trust. It’s now about Hertha BSC and the fact that the club is in a situation where it needs broad support to get out of this difficult situation.”
1:03 p.m.: Bobic gives the floor to the new coach with the words “I’m very happy that we have Felix Magath”.
1:01 p.m.: Fredi Bobic begins with the words “welcome” and says that you don’t have to “talk around it”. He adds: “We need a football coach with a lot of experience and a strong personality and someone who champions discipline. That’s what Felix Magath stands for.”
1 p.m.: The press conference begins. Felix Magath comes into the room with a grin and takes a seat.
12:55 p.m.: It’s supposed to start in a few minutes. In addition to trainer Felix Magath, managing director Fredi Bobic will also be present.
12.50 p.m.: Welcome to the live ticker for the Hertha BSC press conference with Felix Magath.