FC Basel in the spotlight: Stephan Lichtsteiner under fire
FC Basel is under fire after media reports suggested that head coach Stephan Lichtsteiner is on the verge of being sacked. Despite three wins from four league games, the Ex-Nati captain is accused of internal problems and a strained relationship with key players.
FC Basel denies all allegations and describes the media coverage as a «defamatory campaign». The club speaks of a «journalistically questionable and extremely embarrassing» coverage.
FC Basel currently sits 5th in the Super League with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from 3 games. The team has scored 5 goals and conceded 3 in this season. FC Basel is 3 points behind the leaders FC Lugano.
FC Basel's next fixture shows a home game against FC ST. Gallen on September 20, 2026.
Stephan Lichtsteiner: The head coach in the spotlight
Head coach Stephan Lichtsteiner is in the spotlight. The Ex-Nati captain took over the Basel at the beginning of the year and has not managed to convince long-term. The average of 1.26 points after 23 games counts among the worst coaches in the club's history.
FC Basel denies the allegations
FC Basel denies all allegations resolutely. Against the «Blick», the club speaks clearly. «FC Basel denies the various unproven allegations and insinuations against its head coach in all clarity. Furthermore, the club comments on no internal processes or speculations about alleged atmospheric disturbances and the like.»
FC Basel describes the media coverage as «journalistically questionable and extremely embarrassing». The club speaks of a «defamatory campaign».
