RB Leipzig celebrates victory, but Schäfer warns of defensive weaknesses!

RB Leipzig celebrates victory, but Schäfer warns of defensive weaknesses!

In an exciting football weekend, RB Leipzig celebrated a narrow 1-0 win against Wolfsburg on the last matchday. The team under coach Ole Werner is celebrating its best start to the season since 2019. With 12 points from five games, the team is waiting for the challenges that still come.

However, Werner remains cautious, despite the proud record of four wins in a row. The coach has recognized that despite the positive developments, there is still room for improvement. After all, in 2019 under Julian Nagelsmann, Leipzig were undefeated at the top of the league with 13 points after five games. The main goal for this season remains clear: a return to the Champions League.

The path to success

The recent win against Wolfsburg was largely supported by the new signings Johan Bakayoko and Yan Diomande. The two quickly integrated into the team and have already become important key performers. The team spirit within the team has also improved significantly. Players support each other on the pitch, which has a positive effect on overall energy.

The offensive statistics speak for themselves: Leipzig have scored seven goals in the four wins since the defeat against Bayern Munich, but have only conceded one goal. Key players like Assan Ouédraogo, Rômulo and Christoph Baumgartner make a decisive contribution to the success. Baumgartner scored his first goal of the season against Heidenheim and, like Rômulo, who recently scored his second goal for Leipzig, was a mainstay in the team's offensive focus.

Defensive work in focus

Despite the successes, sports director Marcel Schäfer takes a critical tone. After the game against Wolfsburg, the defensive performance came into focus. Leipzig allowed 22 shots on goal, which worries those in charge. Too often the space is made too easily available to the opponent. Schäfer is therefore calling for a more compact defense in order to remain sustainably successful in the coming season.

The next big duel is already around the corner: Leipzig will face Borussia Dortmund next weekend. This will be a real assessment, especially after the heavy 6-0 defeat against Bayern at the start of the season. The pressure will be high, but the players have shown that they can handle the situation and want to get back into the race for the top places with their best performances.

Leipzig is currently doing well in the Bundesliga, sitting in third place with 12 points, but three points behind big favorites Bayern Munich. It remains exciting to see where the team's path will lead this season. The fans hope for further successful games and continued development of the team.

For more information about RB Leipzig team statistics visit kicker.de.

Further details about the last game can be found at bundesliga.com and background information about the start of the season bild.de.