Werder Bremen‘s leadership has publicly backed head coach Horst Steffen despite a concerning run of form, following Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat to Hoffenheim – their ninth consecutive match without a win.
Sporting Director Clemens Fritz affirmed Steffen will remain in charge for Saturday’s crucial home fixture against Borussia Mönchengladbach, seeking to steady the ship as the club battles to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. The vote of confidence comes as pressure mounts following a deepening crisis for the club.
Following Werder Bremen’s defeat against Hoffenheim, Sporting Director Clemens Fritz has confirmed that Horst Steffen will remain as SVW head coach.
Bremen – Werder Bremen is sinking deeper into the relegation battle. The 2-0 home loss to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim was their ninth consecutive match without a win, inevitably placing head coach Horst Steffen under scrutiny. While criticism of the 56-year-old’s performance is likely to grow among supporters, internally, things remain stable, as Sporting Director Clemens Fritz assured after the game.
Following Loss to Hoffenheim: Steffen to Lead Bremen Against Gladbach
“We are aware of the situation we are in,” said the former professional player of Werder Bremen before publicly reaffirming his support for head coach Horst Steffen: “We remain calm and continue to work together on our issues. I see how Horst and his coaching staff work intensively day after day, providing the players with solutions. That’s crucial. We have to get through this together, and I am convinced that we will. It’s hard work, but we will tackle it.”
For the upcoming home match of Werder Bremen against Borussia Mönchengladbach (Saturday, 3:30 PM in the DeichStube live ticker), Clemens Fritz gave head coach Horst Steffen a firm vote of confidence. When asked if the coach would be on the Bremen bench for kickoff, the Sporting Director replied decisively: “Yes.”
Steffen Remains Confident – Bremen Coach Still Has Job Security
Horst Steffen himself remained combative after the 0-2 defeat against Hoffenheim and reaffirmed his belief that his team will soon deliver better results. The Werder Bremen coach said of Clemens Fritz’s job security: “That’s not a given, but it’s a good confirmation that the trust is there. I gladly pass that trust on to the players, because it’s important that we remain confident. That’s the only way we’re going to win games.” The match against Gladbach carries significant weight for Steffen. To put it another way: if he fails to secure a victory with his team, his position will likely be untenable. (dco)
