Bundesliga 2 - "Down-to-earth type of coach": Hansa Rostock brings in Selimbegovic
Mersad Selimbegovic is to save Hansa Rostock from relegation. The team in 16th place in the 2nd Bundesliga signed the long-time youth and head coach of Jahn Regensburg as their new coach on Monday.
Selimbegovic is a "down-to-earth and value-oriented type of coach", said sporting director Kristian Walter, who had suggested the 41-year-old. "Mersad also brings with him the experience of four second division seasons and is therefore very familiar with this league."
The new coach begins his work in Rostock on January 2. His contract runs until 2025, but is only valid in the 2nd Bundesliga. "I'm really looking forward to the exciting challenge here at Hansa. I'm full of energy and ready for new tasks," he said. "The conditions in Rostock and in the team are in place for me to play successful soccer here."
Selimbegovic is Hansa's fourth coach in just 14 months. He succeeds Alois Schwartz, who was let go last week after the home defeat against Schalke 04. Before Schwartz, Patrick Glöckner and Jens Härtel had to leave prematurely last season.
Despite a good start to the current season, FC Hansa are only three points clear of a direct relegation place. Rostock have only won one of their last nine second division games. The serious fan riots during the recent 3-0 defeat in Paderborn further damaged the club's image and reputation.
Selimbegovic was a successful head coach in Regensburg for three years. Last season, however, he had to leave three match days before the end after a 2-0 defeat in Rostock, of all places, because relegation was almost inevitable.
"During his long time in Regensburg, he was able to impress with his successful work despite modest resources," said Walter. "He can develop both players and teams. These were key points of our requirement profile."
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- Mersad Selimbegovic, who had a successful coaching stint with Jahn Regensburg's youth and first team, is set to join FC Hansa Rostock in the 2nd Bundesliga.
- Rostock, currently in 16th place, is hoping that Selimbegovic's down-to-earth approach and experience in the 2nd Bundesliga can help them avoid relegation.
- FC Hansa Rostock's new coach begins his tenure on January 2, with a contract that extends until 2025, but is only valid in the 2nd Bundesliga.
- Selimbegovic's previous coaching role was in Germany, where he led Jahn Regensburg to respectable results despite limited resources.
- In Regensburg, Selimbegovic spent three years as head coach before being replaced in mid-2021 as relegation seemed inevitable.
- Hansa Rostock has gone through several coaches in the past 14 months, with Selimbegovic replacing Alois Schwartz, who was let go after a home defeat against Schalke 04.
- The team from mecklenburg-vorpommern is currently three points above the relegation zone, but their recent form has been poor, with only one win in their last nine games.
- With Selimbegovic's appointment, Hansa Rostock is hoping to turn their fortunes around and climb up the 2nd Bundesliga table.
Source: www.stern.de
