1. FC Magdeburg Stands Firm with Sport Director Otmar Schork Despite Tough Season

1. FC Magdeburg has decided to retain Otmar Schork as their Sportgeschäftsführer despite a challenging start to the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga season. Following a disappointing run that left the team at the bottom of the league table after eight matches, Schork remains in his leadership role amid calls for unity within the club. The decision comes after the club dismissed head coach Markus Fiedler during the international break due to only one win in eight league matches. Interim coaches Petrik Sander and Pascal Ibold have taken over coaching duties as the team prepares for their next game against Darmstadt 98.

The club's presidency and supervisory board issued a joint statement expressing full confidence in Schork's leadership and explicitly rejecting rumors suggesting otherwise. They emphasized the importance of solidarity among all members during this difficult period. This continuity at the management level aims to stabilize the club following last season's near-promotion and the current struggles in the league.