RB Leipzig have ruled out a managerial change and an immediate return for former coach Julian Nagelsmann. Sporting director Marcel Schäfer defended current head coach Martín Demichelis and called for patience with the newly assembled squad.
Schäfer made his comments during the international break, citing natural teething problems. He said a newly assembled team needs time to gel and develop its processes, calling that the reality. Demichelis took over the role in the summer from Ole Werner, who led the club to a high finish last season. Under the Argentine, RB Leipzig have collected points from their initial Bundesliga games, leaving them in the middle of the table. Their Champions League campaign began with a defeat at Como.
Nagelsmann Not an Option
Despite this mixed start, a move to bring back former coach Julian Nagelsmann is not currently on the club's agenda. The former Leipzig manager has been linked with a top club after his role with the German FA. DFB sporting director Rudi Völler recently expressed confidence in Nagelsmann's future. He said Nagelsmann would quickly take over an absolute top team again, stating he had no doubt about that. The name Dino Toppmöller, recently dismissed by RC Lens, is also not under discussion in Leipzig.
Focus on Upcoming Challenges
The decision to stick with Demichelis comes ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. After the break, the team travels to face second-placed Bayern Munich. The last meeting ended in a defeat. Matches against Eintracht Frankfurt, PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, and a home game against Real Madrid follow. The recent form provides a foundation for Demichelis to build upon.
Behind the league leaders, closing the gap to the top remains the clear season objective. A forward leads the internal scoring chart. The team has scored and conceded goals so far. The detailed standings show the tight situation in the Bundesliga's mid-table. The next test for Demichelis and his team comes on Saturday in Munich.
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