German coach Toppmöller was sacked from Lens at a moment that surprised the football world. The French club decided to remove the coach despite the positive results the team had been showing.
Toppmöller won the Super Cup with Lens, demonstrating leadership capacity and team organization. Furthermore, the team started the Champions League season with victories, which made the dismissal even more unexpected.
According to the article, Toppmöller defended a Portuguese assistant, which may be related to his departure from the club. The German coach did not accept compromising on the decision made by the board regarding this member of his technical staff.
