Rapid Vienna is looking for: Training decision about Stöger uncertain!

Rapid Vienna is looking for: Training decision about Stöger uncertain!

Vienna, Österreich - On May 16, 2025, the SK Rapid will be looking for a new head coach. Markus Katzer, sports director of the association, recently commented on the media reports in which Peter Stöger's commitment is discussed as a new coach. Katzer made it clear: "There is no coach who signed and there is no final decision." This indicates that the selection process for the new trainer has not yet been completed and discussions with potential candidates are scheduled for the next week. The circle of coaches in question has now been reduced to three candidates, reports Vienna.at

In the past few days, information has been published that indicated that Peter Stöger could be the first choice for the coaching position at SK Rapid. According to a report by Kicker , the decision about Stöger's commitment was already approved by the Rapid Presidium. Stöger, who is currently the sports director at Admira and is in the promotion battle of the 2nd league with the club, is expected to be officially presented as a trainer next week.

The occupation of the coaching post at Rapid becomes particularly important because the club needs a new impulse after the separation from Robert Klaus at the end of April. Stöger brings a variety of experiences from different positions - among other things through his success at Austria, 1. FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund. His last coaching station was at Ferencvaros in Budapest.

Change of coach and their effects

The pressure to be successful in football often leads to coaching changes. This is a topic that is also being discussed in the width of the Bundesliga; An analysis of the topic of BR24 shows that many clubs have made more than one change of coach per season in recent years. These changes are often a reaction to disappointing performance. Bundesliga clubs have had an average of 8.5 head coaches since 2015.

The meaningfulness of such change is repeatedly questioned. Studies have shown that dissatisfaction with the trainer can often lead to an immediate increase in performance. This could be important for Rapid and his decision -makers while choosing the next coach that is supposed to lead the club into a successful future.