RB Leipzig shines 3-0 in the opening game under Ole Werner!

RB Leipzig shines 3-0 in the opening game under Ole Werner!

In the first test game under the new coach Ole Werner, RB Leipzig was able to impressively prevailed against the fourth division club ZFC Meuselwitz. In front of 3,803 spectators, the Leipzigers performed strongly, with Xavi Simons in particular. He not only prepared the 1-0, but also achieved the 2-0 himself, which impressively demonstrated his ambitions and skills. Despite his clear skills, Simons expresses the desire to leave the club this summer, but picture revealed that RB Leipzig would let him go for 70 million euros if the corresponding offers should arrive. Bayern Munich is also interested.

The game took place as part of a benefit game, the proceeds of which flow into the construction of a new athletics building for the youngsters of ZFC Meuselwitz, such as Sportschau reported. For the Leipziger, the victory was a successful start to the season preparation, which will continue in the training camp in Donaueschingen next week.

strong debuts and returnees

The comeback from Xaver Schlager was particularly gratifying for the fans, which after injury in the 53rd minute prepared the 3-0 by Lois Openda. He showed that he was ready to get started again. On the other hand, newcomer Johan Bakayoko had less luck at the penalty in the 58th minute - the goal was denied to him. While some players such as Timo Werner, André Silva and Kevin Kampl were not in the squad and completed the training sessions in Leipzig, others were missing due to various reasons such as injuries or vacation.

In the first half, Ole Werner relied on the following line -up: Blaswich - Nedeljkovic, Orban, Klostermann, Raum - Banzuzi, Seiwald - Ouedraogo, Xavi, Diomande - Sesko. In the second half, all players were replaced, which should give the team a fresh dynamic.

look at the next challenges

for ZFC Meuselwitz, which also showed a lot of commitment, the first point game at Hertha BSC II is coming up on Friday evening. The Leipziger, on the other hand, can look forward to a successful start, as well as Sky reports. The next challenge will be to preserve the good shape until the start of the season and possibly keep Simons's personnel in mind.