"Enough quality there": Selimbegovic believes Rostock can be saved

Bundesliga 2 - "Enough quality there": Selimbegovic believes Rostock can be saved

New coach Mersad Selimbegovic firmly believes that FC Hansa Rostock will stay in the league. "Club, city, team, fans - there's a lot in it. It wasn't very difficult for me to make the decision," said the 41-year-old Bosnian on Tuesday at his official introduction to the team in 16th place in the Bundesliga 2. "There is enough quality here. I believe in this squad and these boys."

Selimbegovic worked for long-time Rostock rivals Jahn Regensburg for a total of 17 years as a player, youth coach, co-coach and head coach. This experience was an important criterion in his appointment on Monday. "Mersad was able to help shape the club in Regensburg over many years and was able to develop a lot there," said Hansa's sporting director Kristian Walter. "He has also been able to gain a lot of experience in the area in which we now find ourselves, namely the relegation battle."

Walter confirmed that he had negotiated with a second candidate to succeed Alois Schwartz in addition to Selimbegovic, "because we as a club did not want to be left without an alternative." However, the long-serving Regensburg man was the favorite from the outset.

"Mersad and I have known each other for a long time. We've met time and again in German soccer and have often played against each other," said Walter. "We always talk about player scouting. But of course we also do coach scouting to be prepared for all scenarios, to know the market and not have to shoot from the hip."

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1. Mersad Selimbegovic's extensive experience with FC Jahn Regensburg, including his roles as player, youth coach, co-coach, and head coach, was a significant factor in his appointment as the new coach of FC Hansa Rostock.
2. As the new coach of FC Hansa Rostock, Selimbegovic finds himself in a relegation battle, a situation he has gained experience in during his time at Regensburg.
3. While Hansa's sporting director Kristian Walter negotiated with a second candidate for the head coach position, Selimbegovic was the favorite from the start due to their long-standing relationship and mutual respect in German soccer.
4. Selimbegovic's belief in the quality of FC Hansa Rostock's squad and his confidence in the team's potential to preserve their position in the 2. Bundesliga has been well-received by the club's fans and stakeholders.
5. The city of Rostock and its rich soccer history, including the legendary Hansa Rostock, offer a unique challenge and opportunity for Selimbegovic to make a lasting impact in his new role.
6. In his introduction to FC Hansa Rostock, Selimbegovic referenced the strong bond between the club, city, team, and fans, emphasizing his commitment to their shared success in the Bundesliga 2.
7. As the 2. Bundesliga campaign continues, fans of German soccer in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and beyond will be closely watching the progress of Hansa Rostock under the guidance of their new coach, Mersad Selimbegovic.

Source: www.stern.de