O proprietário do Southampton segue apoiando o técnico, que se encontra sob pressão. Solak afirmou seu desejo de que Eckert continue no comando, apesar do incidente de espionagem que prejudicou a ambição de promoção do clube. Tal polêmica resultou na exclusão do Southampton dos play-offs da Championship e na dedução de quatro pontos para a temporada 2026-27. Em uma conversa com a BBC Sport, Solak reiterou que o técnico de 33 anos permanece a figura adequada para a função. Embora reconheça a seriedade da conjuntura, ele avalia que a capacidade de gestão de Eckert é superior aos equívocos que conduziram às sanções.
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Solak continues to support Eckert
Solak has demonstrated his strongest support yet for the German coach and stated that he would consult players, fans, and club staff before making a final decision, but made it clear that, if it were solely up to him, Eckert would remain at St Mary’s.
“I think he deserves a second chance, and I would give it to him. In fact, he would have my full support, because I think he is a super talented coach,” Solak said.
“I believe Tonda didn’t know he was breaking the rule. My personal opinion, and the board’s opinion, is that he is a coach who deserves our support and backing. Obviously, I will seek the team’s opinion. I will listen to the players and the fans. But yes, if the final decision is mine, he stays.
I told him: ‘You almost broke my heart. If you do that again, it will kill me. Next time I see you in July, if you don’t know the EFL regulations by heart, you won’t be able to work for me. Because we cannot make another mistake.’ I sincerely hope he learns from this experience and has an incredible career.”
