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Joint end: According to media reports, Hertha BSC is separating from manager Michael Preetz (left) and coach Bruno Labbadia
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Hertha BSC is separating from trainer Bruno Labbadia and manager Michael Preetz according to media reports.
The report the "Bild" newspaper and the German press agency.
The club has not yet issued a statement.
Despite numerous investments in the squad, the club is 14th after 18 games with 17 points and lags far behind its own claims.
The season started with the ambition to play a European Cup place.
After the 1: 4 defeat against Werder Bremen Preetz had rejected a separation from Labbadia.
“We sat in the cabin and didn't discuss any decisions.
So I can't confirm that, ”he said in the ZDF“ sports studio ”.
Now he has to go too.
Labbadia didn't want to deal with an end.
"I got to know and appreciate those responsible in Berlin so much that you come to me before you go public," Labbadia commented on the speculation.
The 54-year-old only took over the post as head coach in April 2020.
Ex-striker Preetz has been with the club for almost 25 years and has been a manager since 2009.
Labbadia's successor could be the former Hertha coach and current youth coach Pal Dardai.
The report, among others, the "Bild" newspaper and the "Kicker".
Dardai had already looked after the professional team from 2015 to 2019.
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