Heiner Backhaus new coach: Eintracht Braunschweig sets a restart!

Heiner Backhaus new coach: Eintracht Braunschweig sets a restart!

Braunschweig, Deutschland - Heiner Backhaus succeeds Daniel Schering and becomes the new coach of Eintracht Braunschweig. The 43-year-old comes from the third division club Alemannia Aachen, where he recently was responsible for two successful years. Under his direction, the team managed to fight back to the 3rd league and to secure the relegation there, as reported.

Backhaus has signed a contract for two years that runs by June 30, 2027. His obligation comes at a time when Eintracht Braunschweig wants to take a new direction after a disappointing season in the second Bundesliga, where the 16th place in the table was taken. The club had separated from Scherning last month after led the team through the season.

new tasks and challenges

Marc Pfitzner, who recently supervised the team as an interim coach during the relegation against 1. FC Saarbrücken, will work as an assistant coach at the Backhaus side. Pfitzner, who has acquired the DFB Pro license together with Backhaus, will continue to bring the team to the new coaching staff, such as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/sport/fussball/heiner-backhaus-neuer-tracht-braunschweig ,Tracht4272.html).

Backhaus, born on February 4, 1982 in Witten, has a broad horizon of experience not only as a coach, but also as a player. He was active for clubs such as Kickers Offenbach, Union Berlin and internationally in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Malta, Cyprus and Hong Kong. The diversity of his experiences, both in German and international football, is considered an advantage to advance the team in the 2nd Bundesliga, the managing director of Sport at Eintracht Braunschweig, Benjamin Kessel, praises Eintracht.

A look into the future

Heiner Backhaus was pleased with the new challenge and thanks Alemannia Aachen for the past two years. He now wants to get the best for Eintracht Braunschweig and sees great potential in the team. The complete composition of the coaching team, which in future wants to direct the club's fortunes together with him, will be announced shortly.

The coming season promises to be exciting for Eintracht Braunschweig under the new direction of Heiner Backhaus. It remains to be seen whether the change on the sidelines can bring the turn and the team will achieve their ambitious goals.