Fortuna Düsseldorf: Who will be the new coach after the initial relegation battle?

Fortuna Düsseldorf: Who will be the new coach after the initial relegation battle?

There is hardly anything constant in football like the inconsistency in the dugout. Fortuna Düsseldorf now has to make a decision that is of great importance for the future of the club. The new sports director Sven Mislintat will clarify in the coming days whether coach Markus beginning will continue to be on the sidelines. The 51-year-old is coming under increasing pressure due to his modest record of just two wins in ten competitive games. Above all, the weak performances, which put relegation in real danger, have led to this critical situation. Picture reports that Mislintat has already thought about the future of his coach in discussions with the supervisory board.

The entire team is also under a lot of pressure, as they did not make the necessary progress under the initial direction. The former Werder Bremen assistant coach will now be tested by Mislintat, who is aiming for a new style of play for the club - a mix of attack and hard work that should excite the fans. To bring about this change, a coaching change may be necessary.

Potential successors for Markus beginning

The search for a new trainer has already begun. Mislintat probably has a few candidates in mind who could provide a breath of fresh air. Here are the four trainers under consideration:

• Bo Henriksen (50): Der Däne hat es mit Mainz geschafft, den Verein vor dem Abstieg zu retten und international zu führen. Seine Rückkehr könnte eine Welle der Euphorie bei den Fans auslösen.
• Sandro Wagner (38): Der frühere Co-Trainer von Julian Nagelsmann kann auf Erfahrung in Augsburg zurückblicken. Wagner passt gut zu Mislintats daten- und taktikorientiertem Ansatz.
• Martin Demichelis (45): Der ehemalige Bayern-Spieler hat bereits Erfolge in Argentinien gefeiert. Sein offensives Spielkonzept könnte für Düsseldorf von Vorteil sein, doch es bleibt unklar, ob er finanziell machbar ist und Interesse an der 2. Liga hat.
• Raphael Wicky (48): Der ehemalige Werder-Spieler, der bereits Gespräche mit Fortuna führte, weiß, wie man offensiven Fußball spielt. Mit seiner Erfahrung aus Bern könnte er frischen Wind bringen.

During this turbulent phase, Sven Mislintat also has an emotional connection to Düsseldorf, as he worked as an analyst for the club many years ago. His previous experiences at Borussia Dortmund, FC Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam could now be crucial to getting the club back on track. The time has reported that Mislintat is currently also carrying out the duties of sports director after Klaus Allofs was dismissed and Christian Weber was released.

Changes in the coaching carousel

The number of coaching changes in the Bundesliga should not be underestimated. According to a survey by Statista, there have been numerous coaching changes from the 1963/1964 season to the current 2024/2025 season that have shaped the image of the league. This unrest often means that clubs, like Fortuna Düsseldorf, are forced to act quickly and set a new course for the future. Statista shows that coaching changes are a recurring phenomenon in the top German league.

All eyes are now on the next decision: Will Markus Beginning stay in office, or is there a change imminent? One thing is certain – the coming days will be crucial for Fortuna Düsseldorf.