Leverkusen, Frankfurt and Gladbach give coaches no guarantees
Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Borussia Mönchengladbach all declined to confirm their coaches' futures after underwhelming Bundesliga seasons. Kasper Hjulmand, Albert Riera, and Eugen Polanski took over mid-season but face uncertainty despite some late improvements. Club officials emphasized the need for thorough evaluation before making decisions about the upcoming season.
- ▪Kasper Hjulmand's Leverkusen finished sixth and will play in the Europa League next season.
- ▪Albert Riera was appointed Frankfurt coach in January and failed to earn the support of players and fans.
- ▪Eugen Polanski led Gladbach to a strong final-day win over Hoffenheim but remains under review.
- ▪Leverkusen's Simon Rolfes stated the club wants to clarify its future plans quickly.
- ▪Frankfurt's Markus Krösche confirmed an analysis of the season will precede any personnel decisions.
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