Markus Gisdol no longer coaching at a Russian club, Moscow locomotive. The German coach resigned in protest at Russia’s military aggression which led to the war in Ukraine.
“For me, being a football coach is the best job in the world. But I can’t live that dream job in a country whose leader is responsible for war through aggression in Europe,” he told image.
“Such things are not in line with my values, which is why I have resigned from my position as coach of Lokomotiv Moscow.”
“I can no longer stand being in a training center in Moscow, coaching players, demanding professionalism, and a few kilometers from where I am an order is being given and it is bringing misery to a lot of people.”
“This is my personal decision and I fully believe (it was the right decision),” Gisdol said as quoted by Eurosport.
Lokomotiv Moscow confirmed Gisdol is no longer coaching at the club although he has a slightly different statement. Eurosport said Lokomotiv Moscow’s official website said Gisdol had been “removed” and Marvin Komper had been appointed interim coach.
Markus Gisdol started coaching Lokomotiv Moscow in October last year. At that time his compatriot, Ralf Rangnick, was a consultant for Lokomotiv before becoming interim manager of Manchester United.
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