Marie-Louise Eta has been appointed as Union Berlin's interim head coach for the remainder of the Bundesliga season. At 34, she is the first woman to manage a men's team in the big five European leagues. She steps in after Steffen Baumgart's dismissal following a poor performance. Union Berlin is currently 11th in the Bundesliga, seven points clear of relegation. Eta has previously coached the U-19s and will lead the women's team next season. She expresses confidence in securing crucial points for the team.
"Given the points gap in the lower half of the table, our place in the Bundesliga is not yet secure. I am delighted the club has entrusted me with this challenging task. One of Union's strengths has always been, and remains, the ability to pull together in such situations. I am convinced that we will secure the crucial points."
"Marie-Louise Eta, previously coach of the U-19s, is stepping in as interim head coach after Steffen Baumgart's dismissal, making history as the first woman to manage a men's team in the big five European leagues."
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