1. FC Magdeburg Fires Head Coach Markus Fiedler After Series of Defeats
Magdeburg, Germany – October 7, 2024 - 1. FC Magdeburg has announced the immediate dismissal of head coach Markus Fiedler, effective today, following a concerning run of results that culminated in a 6-0 defeat against Eintracht Braunschweig in a recent friendly match. The decision was revealed at a press conference held by the club’s sporting director, Otmar Schork.
The move comes just three days after the Braunschweig loss and follows a 4-0 defeat to Elversberg in 2. Bundesliga play. Schork stated that a thorough analysis conducted last week revealed a critical loss of confidence within the team regarding Fiedler’s leadership and the prospect of a positive turnaround.
“As announced, we carried out a detailed analysis last week and came to the conclusion that the team’s trust in Markus and the hope of a turnaround no longer existed. After the 0-4 against Elversberg and the 0-6 in the test against Eintracht Braunschweig,the team was at a loss,” schork explained,as quoted in the club’s official statement.
Loss of Team Confidence Cited as Key Factor
Schork emphasized the difficulty of the decision, acknowledging Fiedler’s qualities as a coach but ultimately stating that results had fallen short of expectations. “We are currently in discussions to find the right coach for the FCM. We would like to thank Markus for the work he has done, who I still consider to be a good coach. Unluckily,we did not achieve the results we would have liked,” he added.
fiedler himself released a statement expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to manage the historic club.”It was a great honor for me to work for this proud, conventional club. Unfortunately, together we did not achieve the results that we would have deserved based on our performance. We knew that we would need time after the upheaval in the summer, but after many unfortunate games, we got into a negative spiral that was difficult to stop. I would like to thank those responsible for the trusting cooperation and wish the club and the team only the best for the future,” Fiedler said.
The club has not yet announced any interim coaching arrangements or a timeline for the appointment of a permanent replacement. The search for a new head coach will be crucial as 1. FC Magdeburg looks to climb the 2. Bundesliga table.
