Sarpsborg 08 has sacked head coach Christian Michelsen after four straight losses. Michelsen took over as head coach of Sarpsborg before the 2024 season.

What happened?

Sarpsborg 08 started this year's Eliteserien season better than many experts thought, but soon the experts were proven right that it would be tough. The team has only managed to secure victory in five games so far this season, and has also lost the last four games in a row.

Why did Sarpsborg 08 sack Michelsen?

The club states that both head coach Christian Michelsen and his assistant Joakim Klæboe are now leaving their positions in the club. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Position in Eliteserien | 11th place | | Number of wins | 5 | | Number of losses | 4 straight losses |

What's next?

Sarpsborg 08 is currently 11th in the Eliteserien with 22 points, far from the goal of playing in Europe. The team has now chosen to pull the emergency brake and make a coaching decision to turn the negative trend around. Michelsen said in a statement that he is both proud and humble to have been able to be head coach for a fantastic club with fantastic supporters and good teammates.