Overview
- Sebastian Kehl addressed HSV speculation for the first time, stressing his commitment to Borussia Dortmund and the current transfer window while declining to engage further with rumors.
- Sky reported HSV’s supervisory board has discussed Kehl for sportvorstand, but Dortmund’s Lars Ricken said no one has contacted the club about him.
- Kehl stopped short of an outright denial when asked if he could rule out a move now or in the summer and reiterated a personal decision not to comment on such rumors this year.
- Eintracht Frankfurt dismissed Dino Toppmöller after persistent defensive issues, with 39 goals conceded in 18 league matches, and appointed U21 coach Dennis Schmidt with Alexander Meier as interim leaders.
- Sport chief Markus Krösche outlined a profile for the new coach—attacking, bold, and focused on player development—while media link Marco Rose as a leading candidate, a claim he declined to confirm as Frankfurt face Qarabağ next in the Champions League.