Canepa and Malenovic on an open coaching question: FCZ bosses talk about Henriksen’s impasse

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The FCZ had actually planned that the exchange at the end of the year between FCZ boss Ancillo Canepa (70), sports director Milos Malenovic (38) and the journalists would be a nice round of coffee. But then the club had to convert the event into an official press conference at short notice – because the media interest was so great.

The reason for this is obvious: the still open future of the successful coach Bo Henriksen (48). Even though the statements of Canepa (“I am not dissatisfied”) and Malenovic (“there is some frustration because we dropped points”) also revolve around the result of the preliminary round – the two FCZ bosses usually talk about the coach , who has been on holiday since Sunday.

Danish rumors remain unanswered

As a reminder, Henriksen’s contract expires in the summer and discussions about an extension have not yet taken place. The FCZ is in the trainer’s trap. Also because, according to the Danish newspaper BT, Henriksen had long since announced internally that he would not renew his contract. Canepa on the Danish rumor: “It’s a Mickey Mouse story.” That’s not a denial.

Three days before Christmas Eve, Canepa and Malenovic are doing their best to make light of the coaching impasse. “I don’t know where the unrest comes from. We have made a normal appointment with Bo for the conversation,” says Canepa, who complains about the TV channel Blue that they recently edited out a statement from him. He had already said there that they wanted to continue with Henriksen.

This is also the reason why the FCZ boss now emphasizes once again that they want to keep the Dane. “We want to continue this collaboration,” assures Canepa, adding: “It is very positive when a coach says: yes, I want to win titles.” With Henriksen there is no dissonance at all, he says and jokes: “We are always cuddling.”

And if the talks in training camp fail?

Malenovic says: “The collaboration with Bo is excellent. We exchange ideas every day. The will is there to achieve more together.” At the training camp in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain (January 4 to 12), an extension is finally being discussed. Canepa and Malenovic repeatedly assure us that this was simply not possible before in the hectic daily business. The sports director: “This is a complex matter that takes time.”

It is the silent nuances that make you doubt Henriksen’s future at FCZ, despite the enthusiastic sounds about the Danes. An example from Malenovic: “Bo has gotten a lot out of the team, but we want more.”

The prediction is bold: during the ominous conversation at the training camp, it could well happen that Henriksen and the FCZ do not agree at some point. Even if only in terms of wages. Are you going to break up immediately? Canepa: “That is pure speculation. We’re going on holiday now, then to the training camp and then we’ll talk.”

Source : Blick