Sheffield Wednesday’s attempt to secure the services of a 43-year-old coach, Nico Knaubel, as a set-piece specialist, has been thwarted, leading the club to shift their focus to alternative options.
Danny Rohl, the manager of Sheffield Wednesday, expressed that he has identified fresh prospects as he was unable to secure Nico Knaubel due to work permit complications.
Rohl has been actively revamping his coaching staff since taking over from Xisco Munoz, introducing several new faces in an effort to improve the fortunes of the Owls.
While Sheffield Wednesday experienced defeats in their first two matches under Rohl’s management, there have been encouraging signs. Their most recent loss, a 3-0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle, saw goals from Mustapha Bundu, Morgan Whittaker, and Ryan Hardie.
Following the match, an update regarding the pursuit of coach Nico Knaubel was provided.
Although it was previously reported that Knaubel had arrived in the country to finalize his appointment as a set-piece coach, Rohl revealed to The Star that they are now exploring other candidates due to the failed deal.
He stated, ‘We need to find an alternative solution for the set piece coach, and I already have some candidates in mind. We will make a decision in the next two days.’
It was later mentioned in the report that the attempt to bring in Nico Knaubel was hampered by work permit issues.
Danny Rohl, the new manager of Sheffield Wednesday, acknowledges the substantial challenge he faces at the struggling Championship team…
He took over from Xisco Munoz, who managed only two points in ten games. Despite suffering defeats in his first two matches against Watford and Plymouth, Rohl is confident that his team is prepared for the demanding journey ahead.
Upon assuming the role, Rohl was well aware of the difficulties that lay ahead. He emphasizes a clear vision for the team’s style of play, with a focus on maintaining their performance for the entire 96 minutes of a match.
Sheffield Wednesday’s current total of three points from their first 13 Championship matches is the lowest since Crystal Palace’s performance in 1974-75 when they also drew three and lost 10 out of their first 13 games. Notably, Rotherham holds the record for the most games without a win at the start of a second-tier season, with 20 winless matches in 2004-05.
Despite the challenging situation, Rohl remains optimistic and believes his team can compete to stay in the division. With 99 points still up for grabs, he sees potential in his squad, especially with the next opportunity to secure a win coming up in their match against the Millers.
To break their scoring drought, Sheffield Wednesday must find a way to end their six-game streak without a goal, with their last goal scored in a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough back in September. Their five goals so far rank as the second-lowest in the entire Football League, just one ahead of League One’s Cheltenham, who set an EFL record for most games without scoring at the start of a campaign.
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