Reports: Fortuna Düsseldorf part ways with Markus Anfang

The 2. Bundesliga side have taken decisive action following their latest setback, and are set to appoint their third head coach of the campaign.

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Amid growing speculation over his future, reports from Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg suggest that Fortuna Düsseldorf have dismissed head coach Markus Anfang after their 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Holstein Kiel. The result marked a fourth consecutive loss and leaves the club hovering uncomfortably close to the bottom three.

Anfang had only taken charge earlier this season, succeeding Daniel Thioune at a time when Fortuna were already struggling near the foot of the table. While he initially appeared to stabilise results, the recent downturn has ultimately cost him his position, with the club hierarchy acting in a bid to halt the slide and avoid relegation to the third tier.

According to reports from BILD, former Preußen Münster coach Alexander Ende is the leading candidate to take over for the remaining five games, which would make him Fortuna’s third head coach of the campaign. Final details, however, are still being finalised.