Overview

• The board relieved the 58-year-old of his duties at his request, with Virkus saying the club comes first.
• The announcement comes three days after a chaotic 4-6 home loss to Eintracht Frankfurt that left Gladbach bottom of the Bundesliga.
• Home supporters audibly called for his departure during the match, reflecting anger over transfers and coaching decisions.
• Interim coach Eugen Polanski will remain on the touchline for Sunday’s game against SC Freiburg as plans for a reorganization take shape.
• The presidency and supervisory board have begun weighing successors, with Nils-Ole Book among names reported in German media.