Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schäfer made a commitment to RB coach Marco Rose after the 0-0 draw at SC Freiburg. When asked whether the 48-year-old would remain coach for RB Leipzig's home Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund next Saturday and beyond, his answer was a clear "yes".
"It's always surprising. No matter how you do it, it's always somehow wrong," said sporting director Schäfer. "The fast-paced nature of our business is widely criticized, and perhaps rightly so. Now we're taking a completely different approach and want to get through a difficult phase with a coach who was born in Leipzig, who has won titles, and then you get the questions every week."
Not the desired liberating blow
The duel had previously been seen as a possible endgame for Rose. In the tense situation, the RB squad had opted for a short training camp and thus an unusual preparation measure. But even this did not bring the hoped-for success. Schäfer conceded that the draw was certainly not the desired relief.
Leipzig are still two points behind SC Freiburg in sixth place in the table and must worry about reaching the top flight. Only the top four qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season.
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