Overview
- Chemie sit 16th in the Regionalliga Nordost, with Schmidt tasked with securing survival.
- The club said he will be presented to the squad on Wednesday and lead his first training on Thursday.
- His first competitive match is scheduled for January 30 at home against Chemnitzer FC.
- He succeeds Adrian Alipour, who was dismissed after collecting 13 points from 17 league games.
- Schmidt holds a UEFA Pro Licence and led Dynamo Dresden to 3. Liga promotion in 2021, while media report his deal runs through 2027.