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5d ago

Kaiserslautern Replaces Markus Anfang with Torsten Lieberknecht as Schalke Eyes Coaching Change

1. FC Kaiserslautern dismisses Markus Anfang following a poor run, while FC Schalke 04 confirms Kees van Wonderen's departure and begins its search for a new head coach.

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Overview

  • 1. FC Kaiserslautern has officially parted ways with Markus Anfang after a three-game losing streak left the team struggling to stay in the promotion race.
  • Torsten Lieberknecht, a former Kaiserslautern player, has been appointed as the new head coach and will lead his first training session today.
  • Schalke 04 has announced that current head coach Kees van Wonderen will leave at the end of the season, citing plans for a new direction under incoming sporting director Frank Baumann.
  • Markus Anfang, despite his recent dismissal, is reportedly a candidate for Schalke’s head coaching role, though his past vaccine passport scandal may impact his candidacy.
  • Both clubs are making late-season leadership changes in response to performance pressures, with Kaiserslautern aiming for promotion and Schalke seeking stability.