England Premier Soccer League
Firm rivals, Ponemouth, suffered a heartbreaking 0-9 defeat earlier in the season against none other than the mighty
Liverpool (England)
. The disastrous loss led to the sacking of then-leader Berger. After being out of work for some time, the 42-year-old England manager now has a new challenge - to become the new coach of Belgian giants Brugge. Brugge will have to make a move in the UEFA Europa League round of 16, which starts this month, but Berger's past coaching record is not impressive, whether he can handle this important task has become a hot topic of discussion among fans, and some netizens even said that Brugge's move is a "suicidal" change of managerial decision.
Brugge recently failed to take all three points in three consecutive league games and are currently fourth in the league, a result that seems unacceptable for a traditionally strong team. Not long ago, the club announced the dismissal of coach Höfgens. Although it was rumored that former Belgian national team manager Martinez was expected to take over the coaching duties, the club finally chose Berger, a decision that was unexpected. After all, Berger's coaching ability was questioned during his time at Fulham, where he twice led the team from the Premier League to the Championship.
Although Berger had guided Fonnymouth to a successful promotion to the Premier League, his coaching ability didn't seem to improve when he reached the top flight. Now, his move to the BPL is a worrying prospect. Especially in the upcoming UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match in February, Brugge will face the mighty Benfica, which is a tough match for Berger's experience and seniority.
