Borussia Dortmund has separated from coach Marco Rose. BVB announced that this was the result of an intensive season analysis.
Borussia Dortmund separates from coach Marco Rose, as the club announced on Friday. “This day is not easy for any of us, because the mutual respect among each other was, is and remains great,” said BVB Managing Director Hans-Joachim Watzke according to the club’s announcement. “After a season that was unsatisfactory for various reasons, we had to realize that we didn’t get the most out of our opportunities in many areas.”
Rose had taken over Borussia just before last season. He finished second in the table with BVB, but could not seriously threaten FC Bayern Munich at the top of the table. With a lead of eight points, Bayern became German champions again this year.
Marco Rose: “We decided together to end the collaboration”
In the Champions League, BVB was eliminated after the preliminary round. In the subsequent qualification for the knockout phase of the Europa League, Dortmund failed at eventual finalists Glasgow Rangers. In the DFB Cup it was over after the round of 16 at FC St. Pauli.
“Despite a difficult season with many uncertainties, I was convinced of our path,” said Rose, who switched from Borussia Mönchengladbach to BVB last summer. “During our conversation I got the impression that the 100% conviction of all those responsible is no longer there. In the end we therefore decided together to end the cooperation.”
Rose’s assistant trainer Alexander Zickler as well as René Maric and athletic trainer Patrick Eibenberger are also leaving Dortmund. BVB wants to hold talks about the composition of the future coaching team in the coming days.
