Felix Magath about to return: Will he save Unterhaching from the crisis?

Felix Magath about to return: Will he save Unterhaching from the crisis?

Football has a sensation up its sleeve! Felix Magath, the legendary coach and three-time German champion, could soon be on the sidelines again. As the South German newspaper According to reports, talks between Magath and the relegation-threatened third division club SpVgg Unterhaching are nearing completion. The club, which is currently in last place in the table and is six points behind the saving place, urgently needs a turnaround. Unterhaching has been coached by Sven Bender since the beginning of December, but he does not have the necessary coaching license, which could lead to high fines. After Marc Unterberger's departure, Bender was unable to convince: just one point from three games is a pitiful result.

The problem for Unterhaching is getting worse because the club's financial resources are severely limited. The DFB has indicated that the penalties could be drastically increased if Bender's commitment continues. In this critical situation, Felix Magath is brought into play as a “firefighter”, who has already been successful at several top clubs such as Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg. Loud Welt.de Magath lives near Munich, which would make the short journey to Unterhaching easier for him. President Manfred Schwabl leaves the question of other coaching candidates open, but could make a decision soon.

Felix Magath has repeatedly emphasized that he wants to get back into coaching. “My goal will be the Champions League,” he said in the past, although staying in the third division is currently the priority for Unterhaching. The comeback of the experienced coach could set the stage for a turnaround in the club's sporting balance. If Magath takes over, he could be the key to revitalizing the faded hopes of a successful second half of the season.