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Red Bull Salzburg, the current leader of the Austrian Bundesliga, announced on Tuesday the dismissal of head coach Thomas Letsch and his assistant Kai Hesse. Letsch took 

Red Bull Salzburg, the current leader of the Austrian Bundesliga, announced on Tuesday the dismissal of head coach Thomas Letsch and his assistant Kai Hesse. Letsch took charge at the beginning of 2025, leading the team in 56 official matches before his sacking following a series of recent setbacks in 2026.Sporting Director Markus Mann explained that the decision was made after careful analysis, aiming to find "new impulses" for the club. Mann stated: "After careful analysis, I came to the conclusion that Red Bull Salzburg needs new impulses."This move follows several stumbles for the team in 2026, including a 1-1 draw against GAK last Sunday. Red Bull Salzburg currently shares the top spot in the Austrian Bundesliga with LASK, both on 33 points after 19 rounds. A new coach is expected to be appointed "soon."

Soccer

Red Bull Salzburg, the current leader of the Austrian Bundesliga, announced on Tuesday the dismissal of head coach Thomas Letsch and his assistant Kai Hesse. Letsch took charge at the beginning of 2025, leading the team in 56 official matches before his sacking following a series of recent setbacks in 2026.Sporting Director Markus Mann explained that the decision was made after careful analysis, aiming to find "new impulses" for the club. Mann stated: "After careful analysis, I came to the conclusion that Red Bull Salzburg needs new impulses."This move follows several stumbles for the team in 2026, including a 1-1 draw against GAK last Sunday. Red Bull Salzburg currently shares the top spot in the Austrian Bundesliga with LASK, both on 33 points after 19 rounds. A new coach is expected to be appointed "soon."

Red Bull Salzburg Sacks Coach Thomas Letsch

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