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Edgaras Jankauskas leaves Lithuanian national football team
The Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) has announced the termination of head coach Edgaras Jankauskas's contract. The decision followed a meeting between LFF President Edgaras Stankevičius, Technical Director Deividas Šemberas, and Jankauskas to review the national team's recent results and future prospects.
Both parties reached a mutual agreement that the national team requires a change. Along with the head coach, the entire coaching staff will also depart. LFF President Stankevičius expressed gratitude for Jankauskas's dedication and professionalism over nearly four years, noting that while the team faced challenges, his commitment to the team was never in doubt. Jankauskas also expressed his thanks to the players, staff, and fans, acknowledging the necessity of the transition.
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Deividas Šemberas · Edgaras Jankauskas · Edgaras Stankevičius · Lithuanian Football Federation
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Lithuanian Football Federation has terminated the contract of head coach Edgaras Jankauskas. www.lrytas.lt · www.respublika.lt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The entire coaching staff will also leave their positions with the national team. www.lrytas.lt · www.respublika.lt
- [● 2 SOURCES] LFF President Edgaras Stankevičius stated that the national team requires a change. www.lrytas.lt · www.respublika.lt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Edgaras Jankauskas agreed with federation leaders that changes are necessary for the team. www.lrytas.lt · www.respublika.lt