Crisis at 1860: Who will save the lions from the relegation swamp?

Crisis at 1860: Who will save the lions from the relegation swamp?

The situation with the lions of TSV 1860 Munich is reminiscent of a race against time. After the bitter 5-1 defeat around two weeks ago, a wave of unrest set in. The club is looking for a new coach who can turn things around. How Mercury reports, the search for a coach is at the top of the club's agenda. However, Christian Werner, sports director, has his hands full finding suitable candidates for the position.

A look back at the last games shows a clear trend: TSV 1860 only got one point from the last five games - disappointing results such as 0:1 against Wiesbaden and 1:2 against Rostock speak volumes. President Gernot Mang is faced with a fair amount of frustration as the team is stuck in 13th place, eight points behind the coveted promotion spots. Four key positions such as the CEO and the sports director are also vacant, which doesn't make the situation any easier.

Change of coach as a last resort

In the world of football, coaching changes are commonplace, especially when the results aren't right. The pressure is enormous because the league has a spectacularly high turnover - the Bundesliga achieved a turnover of 4.45 billion euros last year, which increases the competition. In the last ten years there have been an average of 8.5 coaching changes per team in the Bundesliga. Even in 1860, such changes are not uncommon, as has become clear recently; The double expulsion after the defeat against Aue was considered hasty. A simple change of coach would probably have been enough to stop the negative trends, according to Mang.

At the moment the situation is tense. Interim coach Alper Kayabunar will return to the Bayernliga after his return to the U21s, as the search for a coach is proving to be a tough process. This has already unsettled fans and those responsible. However, Mang has hopes of unveiling a new coach by the end of the week, although this was also announced to send a positive signal to the team.

A new coach should not only bring experience in the relegation battle, but also bring a breath of fresh air and a clear plan to the team's offensive. Critical voices, such as that of Stefan Reisinger, the former Sixty assistant, highlight the weaknesses in the offensive performance. Substitute goalkeeper René Vollath says that the team needs more self-confidence in order to perform better in the next game and overcome the crisis.

The path to peace and stability

The sporting situation remains tense, but Mang is aware of the need to approach the matter strategically and calmly. Physical condition and the proportion of young players in the squad are other topics that are being discussed among those responsible. Mang sees an urgent need for improvements in the team in order to end the negative trend.

At a time when the sporting environment is characterized by pressure and high expectations, it is important to make the right decision for 1860. The league break can be used as an opportunity to provide new impetus and set the course for a more successful future. The Lions must now hope for the right choice of coach in order to fight their way out of this crisis - the clock is ticking.