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VISTA: Mr. Lüthi, Don Nachbaur is said to have resigned for personal reasons. When and how did you find out?
Marc Lüthi: We found out in the last 24 hours. The team came out of quarantine on Tuesday, we were informed. The players reacted as always after a change of coach. Now we will see how they will react on ice.
Can you tell that Nachbaur was ahead of his release?
I wouldn’t sign it like that. He made his decision and we have to accept it.
Write in the press release that fans are required to look at least like a reasonably good figure in sporting terms. It doesn’t sound like a voluntary departure.
We certainly have to look reasonably good in sporting terms. At the beginning of the season I said we weren’t going to be among the best, but we wanted to upset everyone. We try to find a clean solution, both sportingly and financially.
Did you make mistakes when choosing a coach?
In hindsight, it may be that one was blinded by the requirement of what the coach can cost, and so on. Many people looked at Don, spoke to him. It was concluded that he could be the stroke of luck. Now Don and we have come to roughly the same conclusion. He felt that he did not want to continue with the work.
What are the consequences of the change for sports director Florence Schelling, who loved coach Nachbaur?
She suggested three coaches. We looked at them in the direction and decided on one. It’s the way it is In terms of results, it didn’t turn out the way we wanted. But we don’t mean to say a bad word about someone who makes personal reasons. Let’s look ahead.
You have a contract until 2022. How do you see yourself in terms of costs?
You will have to look at that.
What can you say about Mario Kogler, who will take over the team on an interim basis?
He is a young coach with a modern playing philosophy. Mario knows ice hockey, he knows what it’s like to train. He showed what he can do with the youth U-20s. With the necessary support, you can accomplish a lot.
What is the role of Mark Streit?
Without a doubt, he has the highest sports competition on the board of directors. Mark will have an advisory role and will occasionally be on the ice and support the coaching staff. But the protagonist is Mario.
Are you looking for a coach?
Now we have this solution and we see what will happen this week and if we still need support. It is completely open. We have a lot of experience on the ice. It is a special season with quarantine and without spectators. We will have to reach the ceiling.
