Among the weakest teams

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Union Berlin general manager Horst Heldt left manager Bo Svensson’s future open after the 4-1 defeat to Werder Bremen. “We have to let that figure out for now. We have a trend that is neither good nor satisfactory, » Heldt said after Berlin’s eighth consecutive Bundesliga match without a win. « It’s almost Christmas now, so we first have to pull ourselves together and leave our impressions ‘imprint. And then we’ll see each other again on January 2nd.

It remains to be seen whether Svensson will still be coach. What speaks in favor of the Dane is that after a good start to the season, the Union is currently still seven points ahead of the relegation place. However, 1. FC Heidenheim can still score points in the basement duel against VfL Bochum on Sunday. There is also a risk that a point will be taken away due to the lighter scandal against Bochum. The poor performances of recent weeks speak against Svensson. If we only look at the last five games, the Köpenickers are one of the weakest teams in the top 5 leagues.

After the winter break, the Union will finish the first half of the season against Heidenheim and FC Augsburg. “January started well with Heidenheim and Augsburg and the opponents we scored points against at the start of the season,” Heldt said. “We have to turn the ball over, but we can do it. Everyone is now challenged. The team above all. »