Instead, it’s gone backward. Firing coach Nuri Sahin on Wednesday was largely seen as inevitable after one win from the last nine games, but there’s no clear path to a turnaround.

Reports in Germany identified the favorite as ex-Bayern Munich and Monaco coach Niko Kovac but he told Austrian TV on Wednesday, “No one has spoken to me.” Whoever does take over will inherit ...

Reports in Germany identified the favorite as ex-Bayern Munich and Monaco coach Niko Kovac but he told Austrian TV on Wednesday, "No one has spoken to me." Whoever does take over will inherit an ...

Reports in Germany identified the favorite as ex-Bayern Munich and Monaco coach Niko Kovac but he told Austrian TV on Wednesday, “No one has spoken to me.” Whoever does take over will inherit an ...

Firing coach Nuri Sahin on Wednesday was largely seen as inevitable after one win from the last nine games, but there's no clear path to a turnaround. Get any of our free email newsletters.