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Odense parts ways with coach Alexander Zorniger after one matchday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Odense parts ways with coach Alexander Zorniger after one matchday

Summary

Danish club Odense has dismissed German coach Alexander Zorniger following a single matchday in the new season. Zorniger, 58, previously led Odense to an eighth-place finish after their promotion last year. The club cited disagreements over its future direction as the reason for the separation. In their opening match of the season, Odense lost 1-0 to Viborg. This decision reflects the ongoing tensions within the club regarding its ambitions moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Odense lost 1-0 to Viborg in their opening match of the season.
•Zorniger took over as coach last year, achieving eighth place in the league.
•The club cited differences in vision and a lack of support for its ambitions.
•Zorniger has prior coaching experience at RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart.

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11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Danish club Odense part ways with German coach Zorniger

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Danish top flight club Odense have parted ways with their German coach Alexander Zorniger after one matchday, citing differing opinions around the club's future. Zorniger, 58, took the job last year and led then promoted Odense to eighth place in the league.
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