Erzgebirge Aue Parts Ways with Coach Pavel Dotchev After Heavy Loss

The 3rd division club accelerates its planned coaching change following a string of poor performances, with interim leadership in place until a new coach is appointed.

Erzgebirge Aue dismissed head coach Pavel Dotchev earlier than planned following a 2:5 home defeat against SC Verl in the 3rd division.
The decision comes after a disappointing run of results, including four consecutive losses and only seven points from the last seven home games.
Dotchev, who managed the team in three separate stints totaling 171 matches, expressed gratitude for his time at the club despite the premature end to his tenure.
Club leadership cited a lack of confidence in the current setup to reverse the team's poor form and achieve its ambitious goals for the season.
Assistant coach Jörg Emmerich will lead the team on an interim basis, with Rüdiger Rehm reportedly under consideration as a potential successor.