Union Berlin part with Urs Fischer after five years in charge | OneFootball

Union Berlin have parted company with head coach Urs Fischer after a disappointing run of 13 defeats in their last 14 matches.

Fischer took the reins at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in summer 2018 and guided the club to Bundesliga promotion in his first attempt.

Steady progress saw Union qualify for the Europa Conference, Europa League and Champions League in back-to-back campaigns.

But Die Eisernen made the decision to part with Fischer with the club languishing at the foot of the Bundesliga table after nine straight defeats.

“For me personally and certainly for the entire Union family, this is a very sad moment,” said Union president Dirk Zingler.

“It hurts that we haven’t been able to break the negative trend of the last few weeks. Looking back on the time we spent together and the successes we celebrated together, I am grateful and proud.

“As painful as this separation is, Urs Fischer leaves as a friend who will be welcomed by us with open arms at all times.”

Union’s under-19 coach Marco Grote will take charge of first-team matters on an interim basis.