Leipzig, Germany — RB Leipzig go face VfB Stuttgart for the DFB-Pokal semifinals today at 20:45 (live on Sky and ZDF). Dem don appoint Zsolt Löw as dem new coach to take over from Marco Rose as dem gaffer of the team. Löw, who don work with Jürgen Klopp, go lead the team to hopefully reach the final.
Löw, 45 years old, alongside his assistant Peter Krawietz, don gather experience plenty since dem dey follow Klopp for his global soccer team structure. Klopp di Head of Global Soccer for the club, and e go dey watch the match for stadium tonight as Leipzig take on Stuttgart.
Löw expressed his excitement about the opportunity, saying, “Our whole focus is on the maximum nine remaining games this season. We still get chance to achieve our goals in two competitions.” He and Krawietz go push for a strong performance especially after recent setbacks in the Bundesliga.
As dem prepare for the match, reports say Löw don already decide to start Maarten Vandevoordt in goal. Di 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper don participate actively for the team in past cup matches, despite Peter Gulacsi being more involved during Bundesliga matches.
Krawietz don talk about the team’s approach to the game, encouraging the players to apply pressure: “We go hunt dem down, we go win battles, we go transition and score goals. Not just once but continuously for 95 minutes. That’s di plan.” However, dem struggles with scoring lately, having been unable to net any goals in their last five away matches.
Löw’s appointment comes after a turbulent period for Leipzig, as dem swiftly parted ways with Marco Rose following poor performances including a recent loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach that drop dem to sixth place in the Bundesliga. Sport director Marcel Schäfer commented that di club need new momentum to achieve their goals this season.
For di new coach coming back to Leipzig, it no be new territory. Löw previously served as an assistant from 2015 to 2018 under Ralph Hasenhüttl and Ralf Rangnick. After dem sack Rose, di club swiftly bring back Löw, who was also part of Klopp’s coaching staff.
Di pressure don dey fall on Löw and his crew to not only perform well in die cup semi final, but also to guide Leipzig back into the Champions League for next season, with dem currently sitting at the 6th position. “We need to get the team back among the top four,” Löw added, emphasizing di urgency of his mission.
As di match dey come closer, fans dey hopeful for big performance from their team as dem prepare to face VfB Stuttgart in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
