TSG Drama: Rosen's Side of the Alleged "Conflict"
Alexander Rosen, former manager of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, has weighed in on the club's recent turbulence. His exit from the team has sparked a fury from two ultra groups, who've gone as far as declaring "war" on the club. As the presidential election draws near, Rosen breaks his silence.
Since being forced out of TSG, Rosen intends to thank Dietmar Hopp for his unwavering support. The 45-year-old ex-manager felt remorse over his inability to express gratitude to his associates at his departure.
Hopp's influence at TSG remains indisputable; appointing Rosen as sports director of a Bundesliga club at just 33 helped propel his career. In a statement to German media, Rosen hailed Hopp's faith as extraordinary.
TSG's abrupt change in management staff in the lead-up to the 2021-22 Bundesliga season led to Rosen's departure. Insiders claim the shareholders agreed unanimously for Rosen's recall from his position. Simone Engelhardt, representing the majority shareholder as interim chair, justified the move as a matter of future planning.
The controversy surrounding Rosen's exit aggravated the relationship between TSG and its fan base, leading to heightened tensions. Two ultra groups have vowed to wage war on the club and refuse any form of dialogue. During the Bundesliga opener against Holstein Kiel, these factions staged protests against the club's policies and withheld their support for the team.
Rosen cherishes coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, the team, and all the dedicated employees facing these trying times. Rosen has been a fixture of TSG since 2010, eventually ascending to sports director in 2020.
Rumors swirl of a fresh face entering the presidential race at TSG's upcoming member meeting on Monday. Only Jörg Albrecht, Sinsheim's mayor, has openly declared his candidacy. However, whispers suggest that a figure from the ultra scene is considering challenging Albrecht for the position.
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German football has seen a wave of solidarity gestures towards Ukraine, with clubs like SC Freiburg preparing to live-stream Ukrainian musicians during a Bundesliga fixture in support of their sister city, Lviv[1]. However, the current conflict between TSG and these active ultra groups is not mentioned in any of the provided sources.
Lothar Matthaus has chimed in on the budding discord between Uli Hoeneß and Oliver Eberl, commenting that an internal rift is highly unlikely[2]. Relevant context about conflicts involving TSG and ultra groups remains sparse in the sources.
[1] Der Spiegel (April 20, 2021) "SC Freiburg will live-stream Ukrainian musicians" (sc-freiburg.de) [2] Bild (February 26, 2021) "Matthaus: Internal Rift between Hoeneß and Eberl Unlikely" (bild.de)
