Scheiblehner stays with Blau-Weiß Linz: Rapid and Grashoppers!

Scheiblehner stays with Blau-Weiß Linz: Rapid and Grashoppers!

Gerhard Scheiblehner, head coach of Blau-Weiß Linz, is currently in the focus of the public after talks with the Swiss club Grasshoppers Zurich. Despite the interest from Zurich, the negotiations remained with no result, and Scheiblehner will continue to sit on the coaching bench of Blau-Weiß Linz. This reports Laola1

The Grasshoppers were looking for a new trainer after Marco Schällibaum had resigned. According to Kicker Scheiblehner was considered a "top candidate" for the position. There were already original contract negotiations between the two clubs, but they did not lead to an agreement. In the meantime, SK Rapid Vienna also thought of Scheiblehner and took him in the closer selection, but in the end the decision was made in favor of Peter Stöger.

successful time at Blau-Weiß Linz

Usually the trainer from Blau-Weiß Linz brings stable climate and successes. Since taking office in 2021, Scheiblehner led the 2023 club to the Bundesliga promotion and confirmed the position in the top league with a gratifying relegation last season. His team is currently on the sixth place in the table with 17 points after 13 match days. The last matchday brought an important 2-0 home win against runner-up Red Bull Salzburg after waiting for a win for six games in the league.

Scheiblehner has recently extended his contract with Blau-Weiß Linz until 2027 and rejects the opportunity to use the club, since he only benefits from the clause for Sturm Graz, who is also looking for a new trainer.

Change of coach in football: A look at the GAK

Another interesting topic in the Austrian Bundesliga is the change of coach at the GAK (Grazer AK). Ferdinand Feldhofer, who was recently released by Cercle Bruges in Belgium, surprisingly returns to the Bundesliga and takes over the GAK, which is currently the penultimate in the table. This happens just a week after the dismissal of Rene Poms, who had previously replaced Gernot Messner, but did not manage to get the club from the relegation places. Under Feldhofer, Bruges had achieved a mixture of five wins, eight draws and four defeats in 17 games, with the course of the Conference League against the Polish team Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Developments related to Scheiblehner and the change of coaching underline the dynamic nature of football in German -speaking countries, which concerns both the examination of trainer changes and the planning for the future of clubs. The next decisions of those responsible will be of great importance both with regard to the strategic orientation and the sporting results. You can also find more details at Today .