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Bundesliga’s coaching carousel spins as five managers lose jobs early

From Erik ten Hag’s shock exit to Wolfsburg’s latest sacking, the Bundesliga’s managerial merry-go-round is spinning faster than ever. Will the changes save struggling teams?

In this image there are a few players playing football at a ground, the football ground is closed...
In this image there are a few players playing football at a ground, the football ground is closed with a mesh fence, on the other side of the fence there are trees, ladders and electric poles.

The Bundesliga has seen a wave of coaching changes this season, with five managers already losing their jobs. The latest departure came after VfL Wolfsburg sacked Paul Simonis following a 2-1 defeat to Werder Bremen. Clubs are moving quickly to replace underperforming coaches, while some interim solutions have turned into long-term roles.

The first dismissal of the season happened early, when Erik ten Hag left Bayer Leverkusen after just two matchdays. Since then, the trend has continued.

With five coaches already dismissed, this season has been volatile for Bundesliga managers. Some clubs have turned to interim solutions, while others have secured long-term replacements. The changes reflect a growing urgency to turn around poor results before the winter break.

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