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Hollerbach not coach at Standard Liège – who will come now?
Bernd Hollerbach is no longer a coaching candidate at Standard Liège. The ex-coach of Hansa Rostock is parting ways with the Belgians.
Hollerbach not coach at Standard Liège – who will come now?
The football world is in turmoil when it comes to coaching changes and personnel decisions. The situation surrounding Bernd Hollerbach, the former coach of FC Hansa Rostock, is particularly exciting. As the Baltic Sea newspaper reports, Hollerbach has finally withdrawn from the running for the coaching position at Standard Liège. The 55-year-old wanted to bring his entire coaching team with him, but that didn't fit into sporting director Marc Wilmots' plans.
After his dismissal from Hansa Rostock in October 2024 - he looked after a team that only collected 10 points from 11 games after a disappointing start to the season - Hollerbach is still on the club's payroll. The coach, who has had an eventful career, was previously active as a player at renowned clubs such as Hamburger SV. His coaching history is also a chapter in itself and includes positions with various club teams, right up to his last term in Rostock.
Who comes to Hollerbach?
In the coaching question at Standard Liège, Jonas de Roeck has now emerged as the new candidate. The 45-year-old, who until recently coached league rivals Royal Antwerp, now seems to be seen as a promising successor. Karel Geraerts, who was recently presented as coach at Schalke 04, is also no longer an issue for Liège after previously working with Wilmots at Schalke. Geraerts' move to Schalke comes at a time when many coaches in the league are facing tricky challenges.
The situation at Standard Liège is exciting. The club is looking for a new concept after Ivan Leko, the previous coach, moves to KAA Gent for the new season. These changes in coaching positions show how dynamic business in football can be. The uncertainty and speed of decisions can represent both an opportunity and a risk for the coaches concerned.
A look back at an eventful coaching life
Bernd Hollerbach's career as a coach is just as colorful as his work as a player. Growing up in Würzburg, he became a feared left-back in the Bundesliga who was known for his tough style of play. A look at his coaching career shows that he traveled through numerous clubs and league areas, often with the aim of achieving the next promotion or at least leading the team out of crisis. So he made it to the 2nd Bundesliga with the Würzburger Kickers.
The football community will continue to watch with excitement to see how things develop at Standard Liège and who will ultimately take the helm. With the coaching changes comes a breath of fresh air that not only opens up new perspectives, but also increases anticipation for the coming season - in the hope that the corresponding decisions will ensure lasting success.