Overview
- The club confirmed the decision days after a 2-1 win over Greuther Fürth, despite wintering 16th in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Sven Mislintat cited improved recent displays and Anfang’s work on and off the training ground, with captain Florian Kastenmeier and forward Cedric Itten among those who voiced support.
- Financial prudence factored into the call, with media noting existing obligations to departed leaders and an Anfang contract that runs to June 30, 2027.
- Winter business is active: Satoshi Tanaka has been added to the squad, and Fortuna are reported to be pursuing VfB Stuttgart prospect Christopher Olivier.
- The first matches after the break against Bielefeld, Hannover and Paderborn are described as decisive for the coach’s tenure, with training resuming on January 2 ahead of a camp in Marbella.