Friday, September 6, 2024 German football club, Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed the death of their Under 19 head coach Helge Rasche.
The 33-year-old lost his life in a car
crash on Thursday, September 5, with the Bundesliga side confirming
his death this morning.
In a statement posted on social media, the
club wrote: 'Eintracht Frankfurt is devastated by the loss of U19 head coach
Helge Rasche.
'The 33-year-old lost his life in a
traffic accident yesterday. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.'
German rivals Borussia
Dortmund replied to the post, writing: 'We too mourn the loss of Helge
Rasche and would like to express our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts are with him, his family and
loved ones. Rest in peace.
BILD reported that Rasche was driving
a white Hyundai on a road between Dietzenbach and Rodgau, to the southwest of
Frankfurt.
The publication stated that his car
went off the road after a junction to a gravel works and crashed into a tree.
Pictures obtained by BILD showed that the
Hyundai was a write-off after the accident, with the front of the car caved in.
It's said that he died at the scene of the
accident after suffering serious injuries.
Frankfurt players were informed about
Rasche's passing on Thursday.
Rasche joined Eintracht's youth department
in 2020. In 2023 he was promoted to U17 and then U19 head coach in the youth
Bundesliga.
This season, he was on the sidelines for
five games in the U19 youth league (Group D) - where they were second with 10
points.
Rasche had been preparing his side for
their home game against Darmstadt 98 on September 14.
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