Blau-Weiss Linz is facing a critical phase as coach Michael Köllner and sporting director Christoph Schösswendter are under discussion. Köllner, who took over at the beginning of the year, showed a significant performance improvement with the steel city team, especially at home. His contract is now expiring, raising questions about his future. A relegation would have automatically extended his contract, but the situation is now unclear. Sporting director Schösswendter stated that further collaboration with Köllner is conceivable, as he has great confidence in his abilities. "Everyone who has met Michi would trust him to set up the team to perform well," Schösswendter said. Köllner himself emphasized after the relegation that he wants to focus first on analyzing the situation. The question remains whether he is willing to take on the challenges in the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Schösswendter's position could be shaky, complicating the future of Blau-Weiss Linz further. The coming weeks will be crucial for the club's direction.