Overview
- A 0-2 home loss to Schalke left Fortuna 15th with 14 points after 15 matches, just one above a direct relegation place.
- Supporters displayed banners backing Emmanuel Iyoha and rebuking Markus Anfang’s Sky remarks with the message “Racism is not an emotion.”
- Under Anfang, appointed a few months ago, Fortuna have one win and one draw in eight games and the league’s weakest attack with 13 goals.
- Allofs says he will fulfill his duties through the winter transfer period despite deciding against a contract extension, with fans and media criticizing squad planning.
- Anfang stays in charge for Elversberg on December 14 before facing Greuther Fürth on December 20, as relegation rivals gained ground over the weekend.