RB Leipzig's Summer Shedding Pays Off: Marco Rose Pleased with Turnaround
According to coach Marco Rose, his team, RB Leipzig, have managed to cope with the summer exodus of key players like Nkunku, Szoboszlai, Laimer, and Gvardiol quite well. The 47-year-old coach praised his squad, stating, "At the moment, we can speak of a successful turnaround." He added, "The results are proving us right." However, he warned against letting success go to their heads, "I don't want to paint the world pink because I've been around long enough."
Despite the loss of these star players, RB Leipzig sit third in the Bundesliga and have made it to the Champions League's last 16. Their next challenge comes in the form of Werder Bremen, their final game of the year, scheduled for Tuesday. Rose expressed optimism, stating, "We've won three Bundesliga games in a row and want to go one better."
Focusing on their upcoming opponent, Rose highlighted the threat posed by striker Marvin Duksch, who is in exceptional form and has earned an international call-up. In contrast, Janis Blaswich, who has made several mistakes recently, is expected to start in goal for Leipzig. Rose backed his goalkeeper, assuring, "I won't let myself drift as a coach. Janis is still the same great goalkeeper he was four weeks ago."
Dipping into Enrichment Insights
RB Leipzig's current form has been somewhat inconsistent, particularly against lower-ranked teams. Despite this, they have shown resilience, securing 10 wins and 5 draws in their last 16 home matches at the Red Bull Arena. In their upcoming match against FC Augsburg, they are likely to employ a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Peter Gulacsi in goal.
Meanwhile, Werder Bremen, their opponent, is currently 10th in the Bundesliga standings with 30 points. They have also been inconsistent, with a win, two losses, and a draw in their last four matches. Werder Bremen will deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup, focusing on quick ball distribution and building around new signing Andre Silva.
Takeaways
RB Leipzig's ability to cope with the departure of key players and their consistent achievements in the Bundesliga and Champions League have been remarkable. Their upcoming match against Werder Bremen promises to be a challenging yet exciting encounter, with both teams showcasing their strengths.
