Overview

• Sporting director Thomas Brendel made his first public comments, saying such decisions are never good and that the club needs calm and continuity.
• Brendel and finance chief Ralf Zimmermann are now sharing the responsibilities previously handled by communications director David Fischer.
• Head coach Thomas Stamm said he learned of the move a day or two in advance and reported no effect on team training.
• Stamm rejected interpretations that he had criticized Brendel and emphasized presenting unity while discussing disagreements only internally.
• Captain Stefan Kutschke said the squad will not use the off-field situation as an excuse as Dresden prepares to host Hannover 96 on Sunday.