VfB Stuttgart has full confidence in interim coach Michael Wimmer. At least until the World Cup break, if not beyond, he should lead the team. There are already good arguments for staying on as head coach.
Apart from the 0:5 swatter against BVB, Michael Wimmer has proven himself in his time as interim coach of VfB. At the weekend there was already the second home win, with an absolute mental performance and the very late opening goal to 2-1 over FC Augsburg.
Sven Mislintat should see his conviction confirmed. The sports director made it clear early on that the 42-year-old would definitely stay in office until the World Cup break. After that he is also one of the candidates to train Stuttgart beyond that. So far, Mislintat’s trust has paid off.
Club boss Alexander Wehrle also praises Wimmer (via image): “We are firmly convinced that he is the right person for the current situation.”
And how does it look afterwards? While VfB is still active on the market to assess possible alternatives, the coach collects arguments for himself. And that although it was initially only intended as a temporary solution.
According to Bild, one of the things that speaks for him is that he enjoys a “high reputation” from the team. Wehrle also confirmed that the team “spoke clearly for him”. A very important aspect that should not be underestimated in the decision-making process at management level.
It would also be the best solution financially. After all, neither a fee has to be paid for him, nor does it require a substantial salary to get his services.
In any case, it will be difficult for the bosses to sell a new head coach as the optimal solution, insofar as Wimmer ensures positive results. Stuttgart had recently been waiting for their first win of the season, but they left the relegation zone for the first time on the last day of the game – although the point difference is of course still quite small.
This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Stuttgart coach search: That now speaks for Wimmer’s whereabouts.