Club president Dirk Zingler expects the head coach to remain at 1. FC Union Berlin for the time being, despite Nenad Bjelica's sensational misfire. "We signed Nenad Bjelica to keep us in the league. I don't think the decision will be made until May. So I assume that he will still be on the pitch even then," said Zingler on Sunday on DAZN about the future of the 52-year-old Croatian. Bjelica was once again suspended for his team's game at RB Leipzig.
He was banned for three games for his handball against international Leroy Sané in the replay at FC Bayern Munich. He had already had to watch the 1-0 win against bottom-of-the-table SV Darmstadt 98 from a box last week. A public debate arose as to whether Bjelica was still acceptable for Union after the action.
Zingler said that he was currently "very satisfied with the internal climate" at the Berlin Bundesliga club. When asked about reports that the atmosphere between the coach and some players was tense, he said: "So far, not a single player has sought a conversation with me. That is testimony enough that everything that is being written has very little to do with reality." It is normal that not all players are happy with a coach.
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