Former Leipzig coach Ole Werner says he is unhappy about his surprise dismissal and that he was not given a chance to say goodbye to staff. Werner and his assistant coaches Tom Cichon and Patrick Kohlmann are dismissed by the club on Wednesday. Multiple reports describe Werner’s debut season as successful, with Leipzig finishing third in the Bundesliga and securing qualification for the Champions League. In statements and a letter to players, Werner reportedly expresses that he was not afforded the opportunity to bid farewell to staff. Reports also note that Werner’s correspondence omits reference to Jürgen Klopp, despite Klopp being linked to the decision-making process. Jürgen Klopp, described as Red Bull’s head of soccer, is quoted saying the club recognizes Werner’s work, including leading the team to the Champions League, while also emphasizing the need to move forward. The coaching change is described as being made by Klopp together with Leipzig supervisory board chairman Oliver Mintzlaff.
Ole Werner unhappy after surprise Leipzig dismissal, says he was not given goodbye
Former Leipzig coach Ole Werner says he is unhappy about his surprise dismissal and that he was not given a chance to say goodbye to staff. Werner and his assistant coaches Tom Cichon and Patrick Kohl...
- Ole Werner is dismissed by RB Leipzig in a surprise decision on Wednesday.
- Werner is fired along with assistant coaches Tom Cichon and Patrick Kohlmann.
- Leipzig’s debut season under Werner is described as successful, with a third-place Bundesliga finish and Champions League qualification.
- Werner says he was not given a chance to say goodbye to staff.
- In a letter to players referenced in reports, Werner is said to omit mention of Jürgen Klopp; Klopp is linked to the decision along with supervisory board chairman Oliver Mintzlaff.
Former Leipzig coach Ole Werner is unhappy he wasn’t given the chance to say goodbye to staff after his surprise dismissal from the club. Leipzig fired Werner and his assistant coaches Tom Cichon and Patrick Kohlmann on Wednesday after what many would consider a successful debut season – third place in the Bundesliga for Champions League. “Ole did a great job, he led us to the Champions League, but we also have to look forward,” said Red Bull head of soccer Jürgen Klopp, who made the decision with Leipzig supervisory board chairman Oliver Mintzlaff.
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