Trouble in Third Division: Jacobacci and Reisinger Bid Farewell to Struggling TSV 1860 Munich
Maurizio Jacobacci and Stefan Reisinger, formerly of 3rd-tier soccer club TSV 1860 Munich, have called it quits after a stretch of subpar performances. The club confirmed their departure on Tuesday, attributing the move to sports-related difficulties in recent weeks.
Two consecutive defeats — a 0-3 loss against Borussia Dortmund II and a 0-1 regional cup match against fifth-tier FC Pipinsried — left the team languishing in 15th place, bordering the relegation zone. Despite finishing an impressive eighth under Jacobacci the previous season, the squad's weak performances and failure to convert victories into points led to his departure.
TSV 1860 Munich's managing director, Marc-Nicolai Pfeifer, expressed his dismay over the team's results and expressed optimism about the impact of the coaching change on the squad. He praised Jacobacci's diligence and commitment, describing him as a responsible coach who worked tirelessly for the team.
In Jacobacci's absence, U21 coach Frank Schmöller has assumed temporary control of the team until the winter break. Schmöller, a seasoned player who achieved runner-up status with Hamburger SV in 1987 and won the DFB Cup, will guide the team through a series of games against Rot-Weiss Essen, Arminia Bielefeld, and Waldhof Mannheim. The coaching staff, supported by Franz Hübl, Harald Huber, and Jörg Mikoleit, will offer some reassurance during this period of change.
Although no official announcements have been made regarding a permanent head coach for TSV 1860 Munich, rumors abound of potential candidates. However, sources suggest that TSV 1860 icon Daniel Bierofka declined an offer to lead the team at this time.
As TSV 1860 Munich confronts these challenges, the dedication of devoted fans and the resilience of the squad are vital in shaping the team's future. With a new coach steering the ship and a promising young core primed to seize the opportunity, the club possesses every possibility to emerge from this trying phase and uphold its glorious legacy.
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Official statements or recent reports on the search for a new, permanent head coach have yet to be published. However, as of now, Patrick Glöckner's appointment as the club's interim coach is now in effect. Although facing challenges, such as its 2-5 defeat at Dynamo Dresden, Glöckner remains optimistic, advocating caution and emphasizing the squad's maturity[1][2].
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