RB Leipzig alarmed: team spirit is missing before the start of the cup!

RB Leipzig alarmed: team spirit is missing before the start of the cup!

A shadow hangs over RB Leipzig after the team lost their friendly against French first division club Lens 2-1 last Saturday. Just like last season, a pattern emerged in this preparation - a performance that seemed disappointing. At a critical moment after the game, defensive player Arthur Vermeeren commented and stated that the team did not act as a unit. More individual performances instead of a closed team game – that is a problem that the team is slowly taking into the new season. However, Vermeeren remains calm and makes it clear that the cup opener against fourth division club Sandhausen will be anything but easy, but there is still no need to panic Image reported.

But what does coach Ole Werner see as the reasons for the poor performance? According to his analysis, the high training load plays a role, as does the fact that the players had to hold out for over 90 minutes. He noticed that the kickers were more preoccupied with themselves and lacked freshness and clarity in team issues. Nevertheless, it must be noted that Leipzig showed a united team performance in the previous games before this last friendly game became a setback for them.

Team dynamics under pressure

A well-functioning team dynamic is essential in sport. Research shows that harmonious collaboration helps improve both technical and psychological performance. Trust and a shared vision are crucial in overcoming challenges together. An example of successful team spirit is FC Barcelona under Pep Guardiola, who celebrated an impressive haul of 14 out of 19 possible titles over four years - proof of the power of team dynamics. *Competitive sports* emphasizes that teams with high cohesion were often able to improve their performance. An aspect that should be of great importance for Leipzig at the moment in order to assert itself in the coming season.

Striker Lois Openda, who scored the consolation goal for Leipzig against Lens, has a special connection with the fans of his former club. After the game, he gave away around 200 jerseys to the most loyal supporters and wanted to give something back in this way. Openda moved from Lens to Leipzig in 2023 and now faces the challenge of motivating his new team to perform better.

Successful test games and upcoming challenges

Our look back shows that Leipzig were definitely convincing in other test matches, even if they lost 2-1 to Atalanta. In the game, which took place in the Red Bull Arena, the team took an early lead thanks to a volley from Openda, but was unable to save it over time. Two late goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Lorenzo Bernasconi in the final minutes meant the end of the positive upward trend the team had previously shown. In the coming days, Leipzig will have to focus on its strengths and strengthen the team dynamic before the start of the cup.

The challenges are clear: in order to be successful in the coming season, Leipzig must significantly improve teamwork and communication. The team needs a common goal and a clear strategy to overcome the obstacles that await them in the next games together. Here’s to an exciting playing season!