Thomas Brdaric at FC Zurich in the race
The sporting decision-makers at FC Zurich are currently poring over the application documents that are piling up in high virtual mountains in their e-mail inboxes. Many want the vacant coaching job. This includes Thomas Brdaric.
Since FC Zurich parted ways with its head coach Franco Foda a week ago, Ancillo Canepa and Marinko Jurendic, who are responsible for filling the coaching position, have been sounding out the market for the one who should definitely lead the reigning Swiss champions back to calm waters.
To 4-4-2.ch-Information has been offered to FCZ by Thomas Brdaric. The 47-year-old was last a year and a half as coach of KF Vllaznia, with whom he won the Albanian Cup in 2021. Brdaric has been in charge of India’s Chennaiyin FC since June this year. The eight-time German international feels very comfortable there, having been given a warm welcome far from home.
Thomas Brdaric would return to Europe for FC Zurich
However, Brdaric takes it upon himself to pack up his tents in India if there is an interesting offer in Europe. The former Bundesliga player fits the profile that would suit FC Zurich well in the current difficult situation. Brdaric is a positive and empathetic person, and is also characterized by his fiery nature. He is also an absolute connoisseur of Swiss football. This melange could lead the FCZ out of the crisis.
However, our editorial team found out that it is very unlikely that a quick decision will be made. It is possible that no new head coach will be appointed this year. Canepa and Jurendic are said not to be disturbed by the fact that Genesio Colatrella, who is employed on an interim basis, is only allowed to look after the FCZ in a coaching capacity up to and including October 13, according to “Blue Sport”.
Fabio Celestini also traded at FC Zurich
As is also rumored in the club’s environment, the application of Fabio Celestini without a club has reached the Zurich offices. The 46-year-old, who was removed from office by FC Luzern in November last year and has been looking for a job ever since, is probably one of the aspirants, like Brdaric, for the head coach job that is to be filled at Werdstrasse.