Frank Arnesen has appointed himself caretaker coach of Hamburg after failing to find a suitable new manager.
Former Chelsea sporting director names himself coach
Frank Arnesen has appointed himself caretaker coach of Hamburg after failing to find a suitable new manager.
The Dane, who became Hamburg's sporting director in February after leaving a similar role with Chelsea at the end of last season, has been searching for a replacement for Michael Oenning.
Oenning was axed last month and Rodolfo Cardoso had been in charge for two games prior to the international break.
However, the German Football League (DFL) ruled Cardoso was unable to continue in the role as he does not have the necessary coaching licence.
Arnesen, who was charged with the task of finding a repalcement for Oenning, has now decided to step in until he finds the right candidate.
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"I will fill the role until the coach is found because that is the best for HSV," Arnesen told the club's
official website.
"I went through all the possible alternatives and came to the realisation that the right coach for HSV is currently not available.
"I must also feel that it is fitting that he can make our team better and that I can work along with him.
"I want to have the coach who is best for HSV and not take the second or third choice, just so we find a solution."
Cardoso will work alongside Arnesen as his assistant with the pair taking charge for the first time against Freiburg this weekend.
