Eintracht Braunschweig Shuffles Coaching Roster, Lieberknecht Stepping In at FCK
Coach of Eintracht Braunschweig under heavy criticism!
In a surprising move, Eintracht Braunschweig's Coach Daniel Scherning has managed to hold onto his position, despite a fiery start to the season. Meanwhile, Markus Anfang, former coach of 1. FC Kaiserslautern (FCK), finds himself out of the game following a dismal run.
The 0-2 defeat against BTSV was the last straw for FCK upper management, who sacked Anfang on Tuesday, April 22nd, after three consecutive losses in the league. The "red devils" coach, who had a promising opportunity to guide Kaiserslautern in the promotion race, found himself out of a job.
Stepping into the fray is none other than Torsten Lieberknecht, a man with a rich history at Eintracht Braunschweig. Lieberknecht has accepted the challenge to turn around FCK's fortunes, taking over the team immediately and preparing to face Schalke on April 27th. This is an ironic turn of events, as Markus Anfang had recently been linked with a move to Schalke.
Lieberknecht and his trusted assistant Carsten Rump have a daunting task at hand. FCK is fighting to regain its place in the promotion race, currently trailing by a mere three points from the promotion/relegation spot. However, the direct promotion spots may be out of reach.
It's important to note that Lieberknecht is no stranger to promotions. In fact, he has led both Eintracht Braunschweig and Darmstadt 98 to the Bundesliga. With a track record like that, FCK fans will be hoping for a return to form.
Bonus Insight: Torsten Lieberknecht is a familiar figure in German football, renowned for his work in the lower leagues, yet he has also made an impact in the 2. Bundesliga as well as having some connections with Bundesliga clubs.
- Key Clubs and Positions:
- Eintracht Braunschweig: Lieberknecht's tenure at this club is most noteworthy. He managed the team from 2008 to 2023, leading them to promotion to the 2. Bundesliga in the 2010-11 season and establishing them as a stable second-division team. (Note: While Lieberknecht is often mistakenly thought to have managed Braunschweig in the Bundesliga due to their promotion, he did not actually manage the team in the top flight.)
- MSV Duisburg: After his departure from Braunschweig, Lieberknecht became manager of MSV Duisburg in November 2020. However, the details of his tenure there and his accomplishments are not fully documented.
- FC Kaiserslautern: Most recently, as of the 2024–25 season, Torsten Lieberknecht has been head coach of 1. FC Kaiserslautern (FCK), in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Bundesliga Involvement:
- Promotion without First-Team Management: Although Lieberknecht led Eintracht Braunschweig to promotion to the Bundesliga at the end of the 2012–13 season, he did not manage the team during their campaign in the Bundesliga. His main impact is in the 2. Bundesliga and below, with no confirmed record of managing a Bundesliga side himself.
- Current: As of the 2024–25 season, Lieberknecht remains active as head coach of FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, not in the top division.
Other Details:
Torsten Lieberknecht may have forged a name for himself in German football, but he has yet to manage a Bundesliga team himself. Despite leading Eintracht Braunschweig to a promotion to the top flight, Lieberknecht did not actually take charge of the team during their Bundesliga campaign.
Currently, he is head coach of FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, where he will aim to guide the team back into the promotion race. With his history of successful promotions, "red devils" fans will be hoping for a turnaround under Lieberknecht's leadership.
Torsten Lieberknecht, a renowned figure in German football, who has previously led Eintracht Braunschweig to the promotion of the 2. Bundesliga and is currently the head coach of FC Kaiserslautern, will aim to guide the "red devils" back into the European leagues' promotion race. Despite his rich history in promoting clubs, he has not yet managed a Bundesliga team himself.
