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Werder Bremen manager Markus Anfang has resigned from his position after German authorities launched an investigation into an alleged use of a forged Covid-19 vaccination documentation.
Anfang and his assistant Florian Junge left their roles on Saturday morning just two days after the German second division side had claimed that the manager had denied the use of a fake certificate.
A club statement said: 'The reason for the decision is the public prosecutors' investigations into the two coaches and the ensuing unrest surrounding the club.'
On Friday, in a statement released by the club, Anfang insisted he had been double jabbed at an official vaccination centre and that the issues were 'cleared up quickly'.
The 47-year-old who only stepped into the role of manager in June following the club's relegation from the German top flight, hinted it was his choice to step down.
Werder Bremen manager Markus Anfang has stepped down from his role pending an investigation into an alleged use of a forged Covid 19 vaccination documentation
He said: 'Because of the extreme stress caused to the club, the team, my family and myself, I have decided to immediately step down from my role as head coach of Werder Bremen.'
'I requested that the club management dissolve my contract, a request they have granted. I wish Werder
