Frick remains FCL trainer and has big plans: ‘There is not much missing from a top team’

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Just listen in Central Switzerland. Mario Frick is committed to FC Luzern. “Next year I will be the coach here,” he emphasized at the media conference at the end of the season in the Swissporarena. With this, the Liechtensteiner dispels all rumors that he is looking for a new employer and that clubs such as 1. FC Nürnberg have him on the radar.

Frick feels at home in Lucerne. He made that clear once again. “I have a lot of things here that I need.” It is therefore even conceivable that he will extend his contract, which expires in 2024, again. “If everyone wants, I will definitely stay for another year. If we sit down and extend it beforehand, maybe longer.”

Successful crisis manager

Frick’s statement coincides with that of sports director Remo Meyer. “We are very clear about starting the new season with Mario. In the preparatory phase, we aim to extend it with him.” Since Frick has been sidelined, the FCL has taken a promising path. The fact that those directly involved want to continue it in this line-up can only be good news.

Last season, Frick not only brought the club to Europe. He has also faced numerous difficulties of a non-sporting nature. The dispute in St. Gallen between goalkeeper coach Lorenzo Bucchi and Samuele Campo. Goalkeeper Marius Müller panicked. The shareholder dispute. As well as the dissatisfaction in the cabin. “It was a very good year for my future and I am grateful for that.”

the work is not done yet

Does Frick see himself as a successful crisis manager? “It took a lot of moderation.” The former Serie A striker is not only looking for shortcomings in the others. “I definitely made mistakes.” He thinks about the position in the cup against Thun. “Maybe I was dazzled by the victory three days earlier in Basel.”

Frick’s work in Central Switzerland is not yet done. He sees potential. “There is not much that is missing from a top team. But something is missing.” And he thinks he knows what it could be. “With two new strikers, I think we can take a step forward.” Sports director Meyer must meet this requirement. Frick does not want to give specific names. many: “We’ve already discussed some personal details.”

Source : Blick