Augsburg turn to Herrlich to quell relegation fears

Berlin, March 10, 2020 (AFP) - Augsburg appointed former Germany international Heiko Herrlich as the Bundesliga club's new coach on Tuesday after a run of poor results cost Martin Schmidt his job.

Herrlich, 48, has signed a deal with Augsburg until 2022. He takes over a team just five points clear of the relegation play-off spot after losing seven of their past nine matches.

Ex-Dortmund forward Herrlich previously coached Bayer Leverkusen from 2017-18. His first game in charge of Augsburg will be at home to Wolfsburg on Sunday.