Köln coach kwasniok faces job security after draw

Köln sporting director Thomas Kessler offered no immediate reassurance about coach Lukas Kwasniok's future following a disappointing 3-3 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Rhine derby. The result has intensified speculation surrounding Kwasniok's position at the Bundesliga club.

Kessler remains tight-lipped on kwasniok's future

Kessler stated after the match that the club needs to analyze the performance rationally, expressing disappointment at dropping two points after expecting a victory. He indicated a period of reflection before making a decision, promising to take a night to consider the situation.

However, Kwasniok vehemently defended his job, declaring his determination to fight for his position. "I will fight for this damn job with everything I have. Because I am absolutely convinced: I am the right man in the right place," he asserted. He maintained that he still felt the support of the club's management and confirmed a scheduled meeting for Sunday.

Kwasniok acknowledged the team's recent struggles, with seven games without a win, pushing Köln closer to a potential eighth relegation in the club's history. He framed the point against Gladbach as a step towards their primary goal: staying in the Bundesliga by mid-May. "I am convinced that hard work and diligence will ultimately be rewarded," Kwasniok said.

The pressure is mounting on Kwasniok, who took over Köln at the start of the season. The team showed promise initially but has since slipped down the league table. The upcoming weeks will be critical in determining whether he can steer the club away from relegation.

The draw against Gladbach, while offering a point, does little to quell the anxieties surrounding Kwasniok's future. His defiant stance suggests a manager unwilling to yield easily, but Kessler's silence leaves little room for optimism.