Overview
- Eintracht Frankfurt sacked Dino Toppmöller after the 3–3 draw in Bremen, with the club citing a slide in performances and 39 goals conceded in 18 Bundesliga matches.
- U21 coach Dennis Schmidt takes interim charge supported by club legend Alexander Meier, while assistants Stefan Buck, Nélson da Silva Morgado and Xaver Zembrod depart with immediate effect.
- Sport chief Markus Krösche outlined a profile for a bold, development-focused coach and declined to name targets as media report Marco Rose as the preferred option and negotiations described as advanced remain unconfirmed.
- Bayer Leverkusen confirmed Mark Flekken (knee ligaments) and Nathan Tella (foot) will miss several weeks; Janis Blaswich steps in as Simon Rolfes evaluates a short-term goalkeeping addition and rules out direct attacking replacements for now.
- Schalke 04 are preparing for a possible summer exit of Moussa Sylla, with Romano Postema and Marin Ljubicic reported as scouting targets rather than confirmed moves.