Schalke coach Stepping down

Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick has resigned citing burnout, just six months after taking charge of the Bundesliga club. The 53-year-old suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome and has struggled to maintain the energy levels required for the job.

“After a long and deep reflection, I’ve come to the conclusion that I need a break,” Rangnick said in a statement on the club website.

“It was extremely hard to reach this decision but my current energy level is not enough to be successful and to bring the team and the club forward.”

Prior to taking the Schalke job, Rangnick had enjoyed a successful four-and-a-half-year spell with Hoffenheim during which he took the club from the third tier to the top-flight.

“The decision of Ralf Rangnick deserves the highest respect,” Schalke general manager Horst Heldt said.

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