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Magdeburg's coaching change: Schork stays, but the crisis remains!
1. FC Magdeburg is fighting to stay in the 2nd Bundesliga after a coaching change. Criticism of Managing Director Schork.
Magdeburg's coaching change: Schork stays, but the crisis remains!
After a turbulent start to the current season, 1. FC Magdeburg finds itself in a delicate situation. With only one point in their account and after the painful 6-0 friendly defeat against Eintracht Braunschweig, the traditional club now has to pull itself together. The next game is on Sunday against Darmstadt 98, where interim coaches Petrik Sander and Pascal Ibold will take responsibility.
The sporting difficulties began in earnest with the 0-4 defeat against SV Elversberg, which was the final straw and led to the immediate dismissal of coach Markus Fiedler. Managing director Otmar Schork initially supported Fiedler, but the dramatic events of the last few days left him no choice. After criticism of his hesitant actions, it was finally made clear: Schork was staying and the committees reaffirmed their trust in him. Nevertheless, the managing director feels the mistrust from those around the club, especially after an unpleasant email affair.
Change of course required
The situation could certainly be described as tense. Six defeats in a row are an alarming sign, and 1. FC Magdeburg is in last place in the 2nd Bundesliga. An away point against Darmstadt could bring new impetus, especially for the interim duo, who now have to prove themselves. Sander and Ibold are challenged: a successful debut could not only earn them respect, but also secure their position in the club.
The discussion about a new head coach has already begun and names such as Torsten Ziegner, Dimitrios Grammozis, Daniel Thioune and André Breitenreiter are being discussed. The upcoming coach must definitely fit so that the impending relegation to the 3rd league can be prevented. It remains to be seen what the club's management will decide, but time is running out.
The impact on the environment
For Schork, it has to be about regaining the trust of his supporters as quickly as possible. This includes both a successful conclusion to the coaching question and a clear announcement about the future direction of the club. The branched communication within the club is intended to convey a feeling of unity and offer the players the support they need to turn things around.
The pressure on 1. FC Magdeburg cannot be underestimated. The current season offers numerous examples of the gradual changes in the 2nd Bundesliga, as seen with Darmstadt 98, who also fired their coach after a disappointing start to the season. Now we can only hope that Magdeburg emerges stronger from this unfortunate situation and will soon get back on the road to success.
This time is critical and it is important to set the right course to avoid getting caught up in the relegation battle. The next few days and weeks could be crucial for the future of the traditional club.
A lot now depends on the next decisions – both on and off the pitch. In terms of sport, it is high time for an upswing to get 1. FC Magdeburg back on the road to success.
For detailed information about the situation at 1. FC Magdeburg, see also kicker and [Image](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/magdeburg-in-der- Klemme-wie-es-mit-sportchef-otmar-schork-weitergehen-68ef7ab806329773ec672dec) as well as the overview of coaching changes in the 2. Bundesliga.