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Monchengladbach sack head coach Schubert

Xinhua, December 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

Monchengladbach and head coach Andre Schubert mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect, the "Foals" confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday.

After Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Wolfsburg and the eighth loss of the season in the Bundesliga, Monchengladbach and Schubert agreed to put an end to their cooperation. The club will inform the general public about Schubert's successor in due course.

"With a view to the upcoming tasks in the second half of the season, we opted for a new start with a new coach. Together with Andre we came to the conclusion that it is better for both parties to end our collaboration with immediate effect," Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl said.

Schubert joined the "Foals" in September 2015 to succeed Lucien Favre, who was sacked after five consecutive defeats into the season.

With Schubert in charge, Monchengladbach were able to secure a UEFA Champions League berth. However, a run of poor performances in the last time sealed the end.

"After consensual talks, we have come to the conclusion that a new impetus could be the right measure to bring the club back on track," the 45-year-old coach said. "I want to thank the club for a great time with great people," Schubert added.

Monchengladbach stay on the 14th place of the Bundesliga standings. The "Foals" have only reaped four wins and four draws but suffered eight defeats in overall 16 games. Endit