TSB Flensburg separates from coach Kurtaj - what happens now?

TSB Flensburg separates from coach Kurtaj - what happens now?

Flensburg, Deutschland - TSB Flensburg separated from coach Gramoz Kurtaj, a step that was announced on Thursday after intensive analysis and discussion within the club. Dennis Dieck, the sporting director, explained in an official announcement that the decision was made in the best interest of the association to improve the unsatisfactory sporting balance in 2024. The TSB is currently on 11th place in the Flens-Oberliga with only 21 points, just above the relegation zone. Because of the precarious Situation, those responsible were forced to act quickly in order to set the course for a successful second half of the season. The team was immediately informed, which sends a clear message to the players that changes are necessary to exist in the league.

The path of Gramoz Kurtaj

The former professional player Kurtaj took over the coaching position at TSB Flensburg in 2022 and successfully led the team to the Hallenmasters in Kiel last season. However, the current achievements were not enough to realize the climbing rooms. Those responsible want to have found a temporary solution by the end of December, while Rainer Andresen, Ligamanager of the TSB, sees the winter break as an favorable time to initiate fundamental changes.

The decision to separate Kurtaj was not easy, but the sporting situation was not sustainable. Football fans can develop developments around Kurtaj on pages like Sofascore where current statistics and game results are provided. The future of the association will now depend on the new coaching decision and whether it can help to drive away relegation and to set new impulses for a successful second half of the season.