1. FC Köln threatens self -destruction: Struber under criticism!

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Default claims against head coach Gerhard Struber and sports director Christian Keller are currently making headlines at the 1st FC Köln. After a disappointing 1-1 against Jahn Regensburg, which offered the fans little reason to be happy, the protests became louder. During the game, there were whistles and "Struber out" calls that reflected the tense atmosphere in the stadium. The team also said goodbye with whistles at half -time, which illustrated the dissatisfaction of the followers. Despite the weak performance against the bottom of the table, the Cologne residents remain in second place in the table with just three points ahead of the relegation site, as Welt

Captain Timo Hüber's then expressed that the troop did not live up to its own claim. Despite the tour of Tim Lemperle, the team showed a ride and uncertain performance overall. In the middle of this turbulent situation, sports director Keller put the criticism and emphasized that the team had the chance to free themselves from the situation. In addition, he ruled out a change of coach before the end of the season and vehemently defended Struber.

hierarchy in the crisis

The sharp criticism of cellar, which focuses in particular on the transfer lock and the dissatisfied winter transfers, brings additional uncertainty into the situation. However, there are concerns among fans whether the current sporting orientation under Struber is actually sustainable. The Cologne playing style has been increasingly questioned in the past few weeks.

Changes in the coaching team are not uncommon in football. According to an analysis by Dr. René Paasch on The sports psychologists can often be connected to the desire for a "psychological effect". At the moment, 1st FC Köln seems to be a similar idea among fans and probably also in the club management. However, psychologists claim that change of coaches rarely bring long -term performance increases, unless confidence in the trainer has already been lost.

Future of FC Köln

The question that is now arising is whether the 1. FC Köln can find the urgently needed stability in the sporting management in this way. At a time when emotions and public expectations strongly shape the decisions of the club managers, there is hope for a return to the Bundesliga - a return that is still possible, but is becoming increasingly questionable under the circumstances.

A change of trainer would also also be based on greater inconsistencies within the team, which could ultimately underline the need for such a step. Nevertheless, it remains to be hoped that continuity and conviction in the performance of the trainer are decisive factors for success - a fact that those responsible at 1. FC Köln must now carefully consider.