Post-Match Comments from Sporting Director

Schindzielorz Expresses Frustration

Sporting director Sebastian Schindzielorz did not hold back his emotions in the mixed zone following the match. The 46-year-old faced inquiries about the future of head coach Simonis, but he was reluctant to provide a clear answer. With the DFB Pokal approaching next week, the timing is far from ideal for making any coaching changes.

Acknowledgment of Failure

Schindzielorz remarked, “This was a complete disaster. I’m genuinely disappointed with such a poor performance. We had no chance throughout the match and earned nothing from it. The final score of 0-3 was a fair reflection of the game.”

Previous Burden Affects Performance

He added, “We couldn’t shake off the weight we’ve been carrying since our loss in Augsburg just before the break. We’ve been dealing with that for the last two weeks, hoping for a more energetic performance today. Unfortunately, we fell short.”

Responsibility for the Outcome

“The reaction from the fans is entirely justified,” Schindzielorz continued. “After a display like that, we’re to blame. Each player’s performance was unacceptable. You simply can’t win matches in the Bundesliga playing like this. It was a complete team failure.”

Coaching Not to Blame

Schindzielorz concluded, “Anyone who attended the game witnessed that this is not a coaching issue. We were outplayed by Stuttgart across all positions and never really got into the match. Now, we need to figure out how to handle the challenging schedule ahead.”