Union Berlin Fires Coach Bo Svensson

Union Berlin has dismissed coach Bo Svensson and his entire coaching staff following a poor run of form, with the team failing to secure a win in their last nine matches across all competitions. Currently sitting in twelfth place in the Bundesliga with just 17 points, the club was also eliminated from the DFB-Pokal early in the season. Managing Director Horst Heldt emphasized the need for significant change to reverse the team's downward trend, citing a lack of development under Svensson's leadership despite an initial promising start. Svensson's last match ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat to Werder Bremen, and he leaves the club after overseeing 17 games with only four wins. A decision regarding a new head coach is expected in the coming days, with the team aiming to resume training on January 2, 2025. This marks Svensson as the third coaching casualty in the Bundesliga this season.