One day after the debacle against Rakow Częstochowa in the Conference League, Rapid Vienna announced the departure of coach Peter Stöger and his assistant Thomas Sageder.
The crisis at SK Rapid has claimed its expected victim. The day after the 1-4 defeat at Rakow Czestochowa in Poland, the traditional Viennese club announced the departure of head coach Peter Stöger. His assistant Thomas Sageder must also leave the club.
“This decision is extremely difficult, as not only I greatly appreciate Peter Stöger and Thomas Sageder for their expertise and character.
However, developments in recent weeks have made these dismissals necessary,” said sporting director Markus Katzer in an initial statement from the club. For the time being, former professional Stefan Kulovits, who once played for Sandhausen, will take over as head coach; he will be assisted by Luka Pavlovic. On Sunday, Rapid will play away at LASK in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Stöger also coached in Germany during his career, taking charge of Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln, whom he led back to the Bundesliga. The former international led Wiener Austria to the championship title in 2012/13. As a player, he had previously won the Austrian championship with both of Vienna’s big clubs.
