Overview

• The board retained head coach Jens Härtel and sporting director Matthias Heidrich after a crisis meeting that reviewed performances and proposed solutions.
• Officials said neither a carte blanche nor an ultimatum was issued, with support focused on the immediate tasks ahead.
• Aue sits 18th in the 3. Liga after four straight defeats, most recently a 1–3 loss at VfL Osnabrück.
• President Roland Frötschner pointed to a major summer overhaul as a reason for patience, as the squad was judged competitive in spirit despite poor results.
• Upcoming games against TSV 1860 München, Alemannia Aachen and Rot-Weiss Essen are highlighted as opportunities to respond, with Härtel’s record noted at 25 points from 26 matches.