Another farcical end to a Jurgen Klinsmann managerial tenure. First, the great man himself:
I am more than convinced that Hertha will reach its goal to stay up. But for this job, which is not done yet, as the head coach I need the trust of the acting persons. Especially in a relegation battle unity, team spirit and focus on the basics are the most important elements. If they are not guaranteed, I can't live up to my potential as a head coach and fulfil my responsibility.
That's why, after long consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I will leave my post as the Hertha Berlin head coach and return to my initial long-term task as a member of the supervisory board.
Then, Hertha’s sporting executive Michael Preetz:
We were surprised by the developments this morning. Especially after such a trustful cooperation during the intense winter transfer period, there were no signs at all for this.
So Klinsmann claims he doesn’t have the trust of those higher up, yet its ok in his eyes to continue as a board member sitting alongside those very people? How can Preetz justifiably discuss anything with a board member who just blindsided him at a crucial moment in the season? Ludicrous doesn’t do justice to the situation at Hertha. As for Klinsmann, I am desperately trying to remember him only for his playing days, but boy has he made it tough with his managerial gaffes.