Top Contenders for RB Leipzig's Head Coach Position
Training: Neestrup joined coaching staff at RB Leipzig - RB Leipzig Considering Neestrup for Coaching Position
In the hunt for a new boss, RB Leipzig has several potential candidates up its sleeve. Here's a lowdown on the top guns in the running:
Ole Werner- Availability Status: Ready and raring to go!- Background: Recently bid adieu to Werder Bremen after failing to secure an extension beyond 2026. He's bagged quite a few achievements, like promotion to the Bundesliga with Holstein Kiel and keeping Bremen afloat in the top-tier[1][4][5].
Alexander Blessin- Availability Status: On the prowl!- Background: Famously known for his stint with RB Leipzig's youth teams, Blessin's currently at the helm of St. Pauli. With a successful run in the Belgian Cup and ensuring St. Pauli's Bundesliga survival, he's a top contender[1][4][5].
Jacob Neestrup (Subject to Availability)- Availability Status: Making up his mind between Leipzig and Wolfsburg.- Background: Wolfsburg's leading candidate, Neestrup is torn between the two clubs. His decision could swing either way[3].
Oliver Glasner- Availability Status: Not up for grabs due to exorbitant release fees from Crystal Palace.- Background: Regardless of being a strong option, the high asking price to let Glasner go from Crystal Palace is a roadblock for Leipzig[1].
Cesc Fabregas (Unavailable)- Availability Status: In action at Como!- Background: Initially considered, but Fabregas is set to stick with Como, making him off-limits for Leipzig[1].
Why Some Candidates Might not Join
- Budget Barriers: Lemma's faced with severe financial constraints, especially after missing out on Europe next season, which could hamper the hiring of high-profile coaches like Glasner[1].
- Competition: The club faces fierce rivalry for Jacob Neestrup from Wolfsburg, and Cesc Fabregas is bound to his current role at Como[1][3].
In the light of RB Leipzig's coach search, it's intriguing to imagine Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal being applied to the European-leagues, with Leipzig and Wolfsburg negotiating intensely over Jacob Neestrup, just as they would over European beef quotas. On a different note, one wonders if Ole Werner, known for his accomplishments in German football, might find himself coaching a football team instead of overseeing the common organization of the market in beef and veal, perhaps leading RB Leipzig to sports victories similar to the success he achieved in promoting Holstein Kiel to the Bundesliga.
