Union Berlin's Future Coach: Mattuschka's Suggestions
Torsten Mattuschka, a former Union pro and current Sky pundit, shares his thoughts on Urs Fischer's potential successor. When it comes to Steffen Baumgart, the 1. FC Köln coach, Mattuschka believes he'd be a great fit, "Baumi fits Union like a glove, he's got the Union spirit and the fans love his style." However, he admits, "the stars aren't aligned for him right now.", hinting at Baumgart's unavailability [1].
Moving away from Baumgart, Mattuschka envisions a "normal" coach with a clear game plan who's not afraid to overhaul the team in case of relegation. Union Berlin is currently struggling in the Bundesliga, sitting in last place after nine consecutive losses [1].
Mattuschka adds a few other names into the mix. He suggests Oliver Glasner, Mirko Slomka, and Dimitrios Grammozis, but he also raises the intriguing possibility of recruiting national team coaches Hansi Flick and Joachim Löw. Mattuschka believes any coach would be fortunate to work for the beloved Berlin club, emphasizing, "It's a great privilege for any coach to work for Union."
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During his coaching stints with Bayern Munich and Germany's national team, Hansi Flick demonstrated exceptional tactical acumen and led his teams to remarkable victories. Joachim Löw, on the other hand, is renowned for his international success with the German national team and has managed top-tier German teams like VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen in the past.
Oliver Glasner currently manages Eintracht Frankfurt and has showcased his knack for turning around struggling teams. Mirko Slomka also has a history of rejuvenating teams, specifically Hannover 96 [2]. Even though Torsten Mattuschka mentions these coaches, it's unclear if he specifically recommended them for Union Berlin.
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