The management of VFB Stuttgart have resolved to terminate the contract with chief coach,Alexander Zorniger, with immediate effect.

In a statement issued by Stuttgart’s president,Bernd Wahler, “the way and manner the team lost on Saturday gave us concern.We analyzed the effects on the team and the coaching crew.We came to the decision this morning.”

The coach of the U-23,Jürgen Kramny,takes over as interim coach until further notice.