Overview
- Sporting director Markus Krösche said Frankfurt conceded too many simple goals and lost balance between attack and defense, stressing the need to restore stability.
- The club wants a coach who plays proactive football and develops players, with Krösche declining to commit to a timetable for the appointment.
- Immediate staff changes include the exits of assistants Stefan Buck, Nélson da Silva Morgado and Xaver Zembrod, while Jan Fießer remains on the staff.
- Media reports link Marco Rose as the preferred candidate with talks said to be advanced, while Edin Terzic, Roger Schmidt and Xabi Alonso are also mentioned; Rose still has a contract with RB Leipzig, which could entail compensation.
- The decision followed a 3–3 at Werder Bremen, marking the fourth Bundesliga sacking this season after facing Werder, as Frankfurt now turns to Qarabağ in the Champions League on Wednesday before hosting Hoffenheim on Saturday.