Pal Dardai does not yet know whether he will also be on the sidelines in the 2nd division. Kevin-Prince Boateng, who fought back tears in the Sky interview, was much more affected.

The fans deserve a quick return to the Bundesliga, said Boateng. The team played "under all sow" during the season, "but they always stood behind us". Just like against VfL Bochum, the fans were "angry, disappointed and sad - that's completely normal"