MOENCHENGLADBACH: Former under-23 coach Andre Schubert is to take over at Borussia Moenchengladbach on an interim basis following the surprise resignation of Lucien Favre.

Moenchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl says, “Schubert immediately agreed to help us.

Everything’s happening very quickly but he’s looking forward to the challenge.” Favre went public with his resignation on Sunday night after Eberl had turned it down in afternoon talks.

Favre took over at ‘Gladbach in 2011 and saved the club from relegation. He oversaw consistent progress in the following years, culminating with the side’s third-place finish for direct Champions League qualification last season.