…analysing last season: Over the past few days we have started to go over last season. We believe that we have to start from the top when it comes to drawing consequences. Open and honest analysis is ongoing. Frank Baumann will be included in this process in the coming weeks.
…the coach’s position: It seems to have been depicted as a power struggle surrounding the coach’s position – either between myself and Eichin or Eichin and Skripnik. That wasn’t key in this decision though. I am not going to comment on the issue. The plan is that Frank Baumann will officially take officer in the coming weeks. It’s up to him, together with his colleagues, to make a decision about the work of the coaching staff.
… the relegation battle: I have seen a team that, together with Viktor Skripnik, has thrown everything into retaining their top-flight status. We succeeded. Moreover, I have witnessed and experienced a city with an outstanding and unique fan culture, which encapsulates the character of Werder and the city of Bremen.
… the relationship between Eichin and Skripnik: I think how Viktor Skripnik has been treated in recent weeks is uncalled for. I can’t confirm any rumours of a troubled relationship or rift between Thomas Eichin and Viktor Skripnik though. There were obviously situations, along with sporting situations, that we weren’t best pleased about and had to ponder. There’s no point denying that.