Alexander Schmidt did not see his dismissal coming from Türkgücü Munich.
In the interview, the former coach talks about his end with the third division promoted.
Alexander Schmidt was caught off guard from his release at Türkgücü Munich.
In the interview, the ex-trainer talks about the end and the changed expectations of President Hasan Kivran since late autumn.
The 52-year-old can imagine joining another club straight away.
Munich - Alexander Schmidt was "very surprised" by the dismissal at Türkgücü. In an interview, the 52-year-old commented on his time off, the time at Munich and his future.
Mr. Schmidt, how did the separation from Türkgücü come about and how much were you surprised by the decision?
President Hasan Kivran informed me of his decision on Tuesday in the Hotel Rilano, where we meet every week with the coaching staff and management.
I was very surprised and disappointed, and I told him that too.
But I have to accept it.
Alexander Schmidt refers to the failures of Aaron Berzel, Kilian Fischer and Philipp Ehrhardt
The step was explained with the sporting development of the last few weeks. Five games without a win, only one goal.
If I look at the last nine games, we've won four times, drawn three times and lost only twice.
Was the appearance at 1: 3 in Wiesbaden too alarming?
We didn't play very well in the first half, that's true.
At the end there is a negative result.
Nevertheless, I may also point out the personal situation.
It hurts that three central midfielders, Aaron Berzel, Kilian Fischer and Philipp Ehrhardt, are currently absent, which is difficult to compensate for at this level.
Türkgücü Munich: Since late autumn, the goal has been promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga
Does that mean: You also failed because of the expectations?
At the beginning of the season it was said that we want to establish ourselves in the league, aim for a single-digit place in the table - without worrying about relegation.
I think we are doing very well for that.
But since the late autumn of last year it has only been called ascent, ascent.
Of course, that doesn't necessarily contribute to calm.
The team was reinforced with five players in winter. One could almost get the impression that the accesses created more problems than solved them.
You have to look at the transfers individually and objectively.
Maxime Awoudja came from Stuttgart with a just healed Achilles tendon tear, Noel Niemann from Bielefeld with a shoulder injury that will probably only allow missions from mid-March.
Basti Maier hardly played in Bochum for a year, and Lucas Röser and Kilian Jakob also had hardly any match practice in Lautern and Augsburg.
I've always pointed out that they are good players, but they still need time.
And so it is.
Alexander Schmidt: "For me the glass is half full"
Your predecessor Reiner Maurer has spoken publicly of the President's massive influence on the line-up. Have you had similar experiences?
No comment.
What is your personal balance sheet?
I'm proud of the team, what they did, despite difficult conditions, especially in winter.
For me the glass is half full.
Your next season forecast?
Because of the injuries, the first thing is to get the curve.
Alexander Schmidt can immediately imagine a new job at another club
Co-trainer Andi Pummer should only be an interim solution as boss due to the lack of a football instructor license. What do you wish for your successor?
A quiet work and that he can do his things.
What's next for you personally?
I am free immediately and would like to continue with a new task straight away.
(Interview: Ludwig Krammer)