Thomas Kessler

Thomas Kessler is the Sporting Director (Sportchef) of 1. FC Köln, a football club in the German Bundesliga. He is currently newsworthy due to the club's recent struggles and the subsequent dismissal of their head coach, Lukas Kwasniok. Recent articles highlight Kessler's role in the decision to fire Kwasniok after a series of poor results, including a 3-3 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Kessler's statements before the dismissal, such as needing to "sleep on it" and analyze the situation "sachlich und rational," are also being scrutinized. The club's performance under Kwasniok was deemed insufficient to avoid relegation, leading to the change. Kessler is now responsible for finding a new coach and steering the club away from the relegation zone, making his actions and decisions highly significant for 1. FC Köln's immediate future.