Saarbrücken fails again: Coach Schwartz threatens on the line!

Saarbrücken fails again: Coach Schwartz threatens on the line!

A turbulent weekend for 1. FC Saarbrücken: In yesterday's home game against second-to-last Havelse, the game ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw. Dominic Baumann gave Saarland the lead early in the 5th minute after a precise pass from Fahrner. Despite controlling the game in the early stages, the Saarbrücken team were unable to extend their dominance, which soon took its toll. Baumann had the opportunity to make it 2-0 in the 16th minute, but his header went over the goal.

What followed was a restless performance from the hosts. After the half-time break, coach Alois Schwartz, who was named as Rüdiger Ziehl's successor just a few days ago, changed two players, bringing on Elongo-Yombo and Rabihic for the unfortunate Pick and Neudecker. But this change did not bring the expected turnaround either. Havelse equalized in the 69th minute: a header from Sommer bounced off the inside post and into the goal. In the final phase, Saarbrücken once again put everything on one card. However, chances from another header from Baumann and a shot from Krahn were unsuccessful.

Change of coach at Saarbrücken

The pressure on the new coach Schwartz is noticeable. 1. FC Saarbrücken had only won one win in the last seven games and had slipped from a promising second place to fourth place, now six points away from the direct promotion spot. Rüdiger Ziehl, who has led the club as manager since September 2022 and also took over the coaching position in October 2022, resigned under the impression of this negative series, but remains in a management position. liga3-online reports.The former coach's record: 62 wins from 118 games with a points average of 1.83.

Schwartz, who has had various coaching positions behind him, including F.C. Hansa Rostock, knows that he has to provide new impulses. He will lead the first training session on Tuesday and will make his debut next Saturday in the away game against Essen. The pressure is high because the fans are demanding visible progress. In the final phase of the game against Havelse, clear whistles and shouts of “coach out” could be heard.

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But what is causing the downward trend in Saarland? The problems are clear. The team is having difficulty finding success and despite the many scoring opportunities created in recent games, there is a lack of consistency. A glorious example is the last 4-1 defeat against Dynamo Dresden, which didn't exactly improve the already tense atmosphere.

The coming games will be crucial for the future of the club and especially for Alois Schwartz. Leading the club back to its former strength could turn out to be one of the biggest challenges of his career, but hope remains - not only among the officials, but also among the loyal fans of 1. FC Saarbrücken.

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The coming weeks are crucial, not only for the coach, but also for the future of the entire club in the 3rd league.