SK Austria Klagenfurt separates from Pacult – Jancker takes over!

SK Austria Klagenfurt separates from Pacult – Jancker takes over!

SK Austria Klagenfurt has separated from its coach Peter Pacult. This decision was officially announced on Sunday, a day after the humiliating 6-0 defeat against LASK. Managing director Günther Gorenzel explained that Pacult was significantly involved in the development of the club and was considered a figurehead. However, given the current situation, it should be noted that previous successes no longer count. The team did not show the necessary reaction after setbacks, which ultimately led to their dismissal.

The separation from Pacult came after a dramatic decline in the team's performance, which has fallen to second-to-last place in the table and is tied with GAK in last place. Gorenzel emphasized that they had calmly analyzed the situation and that the style and presentation in the last few games were crucial for the decision.

New head coach Carsten Jancker

Carsten Jancker was introduced as his successor and will work with the team in the sports park from tomorrow. The 50-year-old former world-class player brings with him a wealth of experience, including success with Bayern Munich, with whom he won the World Cup and the Champions League. He also celebrated titles with SK Rapid and became runner-up with the German national team. Jancker had previously led SV Horn and DSV Leoben into the 2nd league and is aware of the challenges of his new task.

In his first statement as coach of SK Austria Klagenfurt, Jancker said that it was now about giving the team self-confidence and belief in their own strength. In the playoff round, after a win against TSV Hartberg (3:2), the team endured a losing streak with four defeats and one draw, in which they were only able to score 9 goals and conceded 20. In the second half of the regular season, the team only managed to win three points from 17 games.

Pacult, who has looked after Austria since January 2021, led the club from the 2nd league through relegation to the upper house and was the first newcomer to reach the top 6. His resignation shows how fast-moving the football business can be. According to [klick-kaernten.at](https://www.klick-kaernten.at/1287852025/austria- Klagefurt-breiten-sich-von-peter-pacult/), Pacult's dismissal was therefore not only the result of the lost games, but also reflected the club's general expectations of performance and progress. Young people or trainers can go there transfermarkt.de.