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Fortuna Düsseldorf Leaders Admit Failures, Promise Course Correction After Slide to 15th

Member skepticism overshadowed leadership pledges of a quick turnaround.

Overview

  • Sporting director Klaus Allofs acknowledged broad mistakes at the members' meeting and said previous decisions would not be repeated in hindsight.
  • Allofs’ claim that the next games will bring a turnaround drew audible laughter from attendees, reflecting low confidence in the current direction.
  • Chairman Alexander Jobst conceded misjudgments and delayed reactions as the team’s form collapsed despite a mid-season switch to coach Markus Anfang.
  • Under Anfang the team remains winless in five matches with four defeats, leaving Fortuna in 15th place in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Finance chief Arndt Hovemann reported a €2.1 million surplus and said winter reinforcements are planned if feasible, as roughly 700–800 members attended, a supportive banner was displayed, and the meeting ended with applause while oversight chair Björn Borgerding warned against further communication missteps.