The former Schalke and 1860 Munich player has been announced the new head coach of the struggling German side
1899 Hoffenheim have confirmed that Marco Kurz will take charge of the Bundesliga outfit starting from the New Year. The 43-year-old team trainer will take up the role of Markus Babbel, who was fired at the start of the month following
the team’s awful performances in the domestic league which has seen them almost at the foot of the table.
The newly-appointed boss will be aided by Gunther Gorenzel as the two previously spent time together at FC Kaiserslautern. Kurz previously managed 1860 Munich and Kaiserslautern. He also won the league title with Borussia Dortmund
in 1995 and had UEFA Cup success with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Schalke-04-c39204 in 1997 as a player.
On the other hand, Frank Kramer was named the interim boss after Babbel’s sacking on December 3. He remained with the side for two Bundesliga matches and has now returned to his old role as the trainer of the Under-23 team. He
claimed that he is ready to help in any way the club sees fit.
"I said from the start that I was unconditionally at the disposal of the club," he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The tactician further added that he coached the senior team and will go back to training the youth side. Moreover, he is also willing to help the new coach settle in and is available for any kind of help.
"I did that for the first team and I will continue to do the same for the Under-23 side,” he added.
"I will of course help the new manager with his tasks in any way that I can,” the care-taker manager finally concluded.
Kurz enjoyed success in his playing career as well making over 300 league appearances for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues and 1860 Munich. He started his coaching career at Pfullendorf in 2005 and then went
on to take charge of the Lions.
Hoffenheim go into the winter break in 16th position and are seven points away from the safety zone. Therefore, Kurz have a tough task in front of him.
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