Interim coach could take over permanently in Mainz
Interim coach Jan Siewert could also take over permanently at Bundesliga soccer club FSV Mainz 05. This was stated by sporting director Christian Heidel at a press conference on Friday. "We have seen exactly how he has approached the team. He is a very important coach at Mainz 05. Anything can happen after that. We haven't spoken to any other coach," said Heidel. The 60-year-old later added explicitly: "Of course Jan is a possible candidate for the coaching position at Mainz 05."
Previous head coach Bo Svensson announced his departure on Thursday after almost three years. Siewert will now prepare the team for the Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig on Saturday (3.30pm/Sky). "I've used every second. I don't even know if I slept at all. In fact, anything is possible. Everyone knows what kind of energy we can radiate," said Siewert. The 41-year-old had already taken over on an interim basis for one match in the 2020/21 season. Back then, the team lost 5-2 at FC Bayern.
Heidel affirmed that Mainz had not yet asked for another coach. "We actually had high hopes that we would put in a different performance in Berlin. We have not exchanged a single word with any coach or consultant. We had great confidence in Bo that we could do it together," said Heidel. Nobody could give the 05ers a basket, "because we haven't spoken to anyone".
Jan Siewert is currently serving as the interim coach for Bundesliga soccer team FSV Mainz 05, who are set to face RB Leipzig in their next match. Heidel's recent statement indicates that Siewert could potentially take over the coaching position permanently at Mainz 05.
Source: www.dpa.com
