Fortuna Düsseldorf Parts Ways with Head Coach Daniel Thioune

Struggles on the Field

Fortuna Düsseldorf’s performance this season has fallen far below the club’s ambitions, as evidenced by their tally of just eight points from ten matches, placing them 13th in the second division standings. The situation worsened recently with a disappointing 2:3 defeat against a struggling opponent.

Coaching Change

In response to the lackluster results, Fortuna has decided to dismiss head coach Daniel Thioune with immediate effect. The 51-year-old had taken the reins at Düsseldorf in 2022, managing to avert relegation that season and subsequently positioning the team as contenders for promotion.

Recent Season Highlights

During the 2023/24 season, the club experienced a narrow miss against VfL Bochum in the relegation battle and exited the DFB-Pokal at the semifinal stage, where they faced Bayer Leverkusen.

Acknowledgment of Contributions

In an official statement, Klaus Allofs, the club’s director, expressed gratitude towards Thioune, stating, “We would like to sincerely thank Daniel Thioune for his contributions. He came on board in February 2022 during a challenging time and led us close to Bundesliga promotion and to the DFB-Pokal semifinals in 2024. His role as an ambassador for our club has been outstanding, and he will always be welcome at Fortuna.”

New Leadership Ahead

The search for Thioune’s successor has been swiftly resolved, with former Kaiserslautern coach Markus Anfang set to take charge in a bid to reignite the team’s promotion hopes.