FC Schalke 04 have announced this morning that they’ve parted company with manager Roberto Di Matteo after the 44-year-old decided to step down from the job. Di Matteo is quoted as saying that a new start would be "the best thing for all involved" and that he has therefore "come to the decision to step down as head coach."
The Royal Blues lost 2-0 to 16th-placed Hamburger SV on Saturday and once again put in a poor performance. After missing out on a Champions League spot, their aim at the start of the season, Schalke dropped to sixth place and will now be involved in the Europa League third qualifying round. Di Matteo, who led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012, took over from Jens Keller in October.
Schaaf leaves Eintracht
Thomas Schaaf has also left his post as Eintracht Frankfurt head coach. The decision was made public on Tuesday morning. His contract was due to run out in 2016.
Heribert Bruchhagen, the club’s executive chairman, had the following to say: “We tried to make him change his mind, but to no avail.” The club are now working on appointing his successor.
FC Schalke 04 have announced this morning that they’ve parted company with manager Roberto Di Matteo after the 44-year-old decided to step down from the job. Di Matteo is quoted as saying that a new start would be "the best thing for all involved" and that he has therefore "come to the decision to step down as head coach."
The Royal Blues lost 2-0 to 16th-placed Hamburger SV on Saturday and once again put in a poor performance. After missing out on a Champions League spot, their aim at the start of the season, Schalke dropped to sixth place and will now be involved in the Europa League third qualifying round. Di Matteo, who led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012, took over from Jens Keller in October.
Schaaf leaves Eintracht
Thomas Schaaf has also left his post as Eintracht Frankfurt head coach. The decision was made public on Tuesday morning. His contract was due to run out in 2016.
Heribert Bruchhagen, the club’s executive chairman, had the following to say: “We tried to make him change his mind, but to no avail.” The club are now working on appointing his successor.
