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After Mallorca trip: Bietigheim's trainer blasts the lions harshly!
Coach Iker Romero criticizes the Rhein-Neckar Löwen for a trip to Mallorca during the final spurt of the season after relegation.
After Mallorca trip: Bietigheim's trainer blasts the lions harshly!
After the bitter Bundesliga relegation with SG BBM Bietigheim, coach Iker Romero made serious allegations against the Rhein-Neckar Löwen. In particular, a controversial trip to Mallorca by some players during the crucial final stretch of the season is the focus of his criticism. Romero said, "I'll never forget that. Not because of me, but because of those 17 people." This sentimental call reflects the anger and disappointment the coach must feel at his team's situation.
Part of the Mannheim team used a weekend without games at the end of May for the vacation in question, which Romero said he found extremely unfair. In the following game, the Lions lost 26:33 against TVB Stuttgart, which ultimately proved to be decisive in Bietigheim's relegation. The two points that Stuttgart gained through this victory were essential for staying in the league, as Stuttgart collected 18 points at the end of the season, while Bietigheim only collected 17.
Reactions to the allegations
As a result, Sebastian Hinze, the coach of the Rhein-Neckar Löwen, said that his team's performance against Stuttgart was unacceptable and announced consequences. In doing so, he granted Romero's allegations a certain justification. At the same time, Uwe Gensheimer, the Lions' sports director, appeared diplomatic and reacted cautiously to the Bietigheim coach's criticism. He confirmed that he had been in contact with Romero and was trying to de-escalate the situation.
Romero stressed that the trip to Mallorca was not only unfair during a crucial phase of the season, but also called into question the fighting spirit of his own team. These situations cast a shadow over the team dynamics and sportsmanship required to compete in the Bundesliga and highlight the difficulties many teams face when it comes to discipline and focus.
It will now be crucial for Romero and SG BBM Bietigheim to learn from this experience and make a fresh start next year. The discussion about how players spend their free time in crucial phases raises fundamental questions about the responsibilities of professional athletes, especially when it comes to team spirit and success on the field.