Arrived last November, the Australian had come to reinforce the eupenois staff and thus lend a hand to Stefan Krämer. When the German technician was sacked in mid-February, it was Valkanis who became the new T1 of the Pandas.
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Valkanis Michael
Michael Valkanis would not be the coach of Eupen next season, according to our information. The former Greek national team, PEC Zwolle, Adelaide United and Melbourne City FC assistant bid farewell to the club’s players and staff. The 47-year-old technician can leave with a “positive” feeling since he allowed the Pandas to stay in D1A.
What regarding Eupen next season? After formalizing the departure of Jordi Amat (end of contract) on Monday, and the non-extensions of Konstantelias, Nanah and Essahel loans on Tuesday, the Pandas announced on Wednesday that Benoît Poulain, Robin Himmelmann, Julien Ngoy, Leonardo Rocha, Carlos Embalo, Emmanuel Sowah, Mamadou Koné, Jens Cools and Silas Gnaka would leave the club this summer. And now it’s the turn of T1 to go.
The German-speaking formation has its work cut out to build a new team capable of remaining in the Jupiler Pro League once more. A colossal project awaits the Eupenois leaders who will have to quickly find a new coach before strengthening their workforce.
