Breaking News: Sheffield Wednesday on the Verge of Appointing Dynamic Young German Coach as EFL's Youngest Manager
Sheffield Wednesday, currently at the bottom of the Championship, are poised to appoint 34-year-old Danny Rohl as their youngest ever manager in the EFL Rohl, previously an assistant at esteemed clubs like RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich, and the German national team, is set to take on his first managerial role
Sheffield Wednesday are nearing the hiring of Danny Rohl, a German coach, as their new manager, which would make him the youngest person to hold such a position in the EFL. The Championship club, who earned promotion last season, recently dismissed Xisco Munoz after he was unable to secure a victory in any of his ten league matches as manager.
Rohl, aged 34, is about to embark on his first managerial position, following his experience as an assistant at RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich, and the German national team.
With only three points from 11 games, Sheffield Wednesday currently finds themselves at the bottom of the Championship. In their last match, U21s boss Neil Thompson assumed control as they played out a goalless draw against Huddersfield at home.
Rohl is set to become the EFL's youngest manager, being seven months junior to Bradford City caretaker Kevin McDonald. The German transitioned into coaching at RB Leipzig after facing a series of injuries during his time as a lower-league player. Subsequently, he progressed to the first-team setup alongside Ralph Hasenhuttl and subsequently joined him at Southampton.
Rohl left in 2019 to join Bayern Munich, where he initially worked under Hansi Flick and later Niko Kovac. He eventually reunited with Flick when he joined the German national team. However, both Flick and Rohl were let go in September after suffering a 4-1 defeat against Japan.
Darren Moore, the club's manager, parted ways with the team in the summer after their promotion to the Championship. In a demonstration last month, fans expressed their dissatisfaction with owner Dejphon Chansiri by hurling tennis balls onto the pitch during the match against Middlesbrough.
Sheffield Wednesday fixtures
October 21: Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday - kick-off 3pmChansiri subsequently released a declaration expressing his decision to refrain from further financial contributions to the club, citing discontent with the treatment received by both himself and his family from certain fans.
October 25: Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield Wednesday, live on We Football Red Button - kick-off 7.45pm
October 29: Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United - kick-off 1pm
November 4: Bristol City vs Sheffield Wednesday - kick-off 3pm
November 11: Sheffield Wednesday vs Millwall - kick-off 3pm
November 25: Birmingham City vs Sheffield Wednesday - kick-off 3pm
