“Quälix” Magath was engaged on Monday evening as the successor to Tayfun Korkut. The experienced coach, whose last Bundesliga game was almost a decade ago, should save Hertha, who are in 17th place, from relegation.
One of his kickers found out how he got his nickname. Fredrik Björkan collapsed under Magath in the second practice session. He was overwhelmed by a sprint exercise. The 23-year-old Norwegian fell to the ground kneeling for air.
