Marco Rose has publicly criticised the lack of backing for RB Leipzig's current manager Martin Demichelis. The former Leipzig coach, now in charge of AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, made the comments after securing another win with the English club.
Rose, who managed RB Leipzig until recently, called for more patience with Demichelis. He said one needs the full support of the club in such a role. He spoke of a feeling "that the thumb is down. And that is of course not a pleasant feeling, and if that is then confirmed, it is not nice for the people involved."
Situation in Leipzig
Martin Demichelis has been in the Leipzig dugout since the summer of 2025. His team currently sits in the upper third of the Bundesliga table. Their record after seven matchdays shows four wins and three defeats. In their last three league matches, the team has taken seven points from a possible nine. Most recently, RB Leipzig secured an away win in the DFB-Pokal.
However, the lack of points in away matches in the league and Champions League is weighing on the mood. Rose pointed to the challenges facing Demichelis. He explained that things are called into question far too early these days, even though you are often in a process and dealing with injuries. He himself lost some of his "lightness" during his final months in Leipzig.
Looking ahead
Demichelis's team is currently on an upward trend with two consecutive wins. Following the cup success, a Bundesliga away match awaits on Saturday. A look at the standings shows RB Leipzig is consolidating in the upper third of the table, behind the leaders. The upcoming tasks in the fixtures will show whether the patience demanded from the club will be granted.
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