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Klinsmann resigns as Hertha Berlin coach after 76 days
Having only taken on the role in November, Jurgen Klinsmann has called time on his tenure as Hertha Berlin coach.
Jurgen Klinsmann has resigned as Hertha Berlin head coach after just 11 weeks at the helm.
The former Germany boss, who assumed the role in November following Ante Covic's departure, confirmed he was stepping down on Tuesday.
Writing on Facebook, the 55-year-old said he would revert to his position as a member of the supervisory board at the Bundesliga club.
The former Germany striker was in charge for 10 games, winning just three of those with four losses. They had lost two in a row with last weekend's 1-3 loss to Mainz coming as the former USMNT coach's death knell at the helm.
"We were on a very good path in the relatively short time, and thanks to the support of many people, we are now six points away from the relegation places despite mostly difficult games," Klinsmann wrote on Facebook. "I am firmly convinced that Hertha will achieve the goal - remaining in the league.
"As head coach, however, I also need the trust of the people involved with this task, which has not yet been completed.
"Unity, cohesion and focus on the essential are the most important elements, especially in the relegation battle. If they are not guaranteed, I cannot exploit my potential as a trainer and therefore cannot live up to my responsibility."