Bundesliga
Two returnees bring RB Leipzig back on track
Is back in action after a long injury break: Leipzig’s Willi Orban. photo
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The venture was risky. But Leipzig’s coach Marco Rose is relying on new impulses in the midst of the sporting crisis. Two veterans deliver immediately despite a long break.
“The way it came about was also what we planned and wanted, even if we know that this is not a given after the last few weeks,” said coach Marco Rose, who was simply “new” in Leipzig’s result crisis wanted to provide “impulses”. And his team found a “good balance” with the calmness from the back. We radiated something, we were ready, but we didn’t go overboard. That’s good for the stadium and the stadium is good for us,” said the 47-year-old.
Praise from Rose
And the experienced players gave the young players support on the offensive. “It’s important that our two young guys at the front are in good shape and score,” Rose praised the two goal scorers Lois Openda (11th minute) and Benjamin Sesko (48th).
“It wasn’t an easy phase for us after the start of the new year, but we were always aware of what we could do and we also knew what we had to do against this unpleasant opponent Union,” said Orban, who was above all committed to his team Hungarian national team colleague Gulacsi was happy “that he was able to make his comeback and keep a clean sheet.”
The ex-captain emphasized that his teammates made it easy for him. “It was a very mature performance from the entire team. We didn’t allow much, played dominantly and deservedly got three points.”