Talking at his pre-match press convention forward of RB Leipzig’s recreation towards Borussia Dortmund, head coach Marco Rose as spoke about his former membership.

When requested concerning the recreation on Saturday night towards Dortmund, Rose stated: 

“We have a look at what the opponent presents us, what ways, processes and gamers are on the pitch. At residence towards BVB it’s at all times a troublesome, difficult but additionally good job. We’re at the moment in wonderful type within the Bundesliga and are going into the match with self-confidence, conviction and good outcomes behind us. Dortmund has a superb group with a excessive stage of particular person high quality. They’re robust in taking part in with and towards the ball, in set items, they’re very quick on each wings and have a high striker in Serhou Guirassy. Even when they’re struggling a bit for the time being, we want a high efficiency tomorrow night, however we’re assured we are able to do this. We’re concentrating on our strengths and taking a look at how we cope with adversity.”

Dortmund are at the moment seventh within the Bundesliga and is on a three-match shedding run having misplaced to Actual Madrid within the Champions League final week, Augsburg final weekend within the Bundesliga and Wolfsburg within the DFB Pokal in midweek. This has prompted questions surrounding head coach Nuri Sahin in addition to the squad as a complete. 

Rose himself is aware of all concerning the atmosphere at Dortmund after he was fired by the membership again in 2022 after solely a 12 months on the helm, earlier than being changed by Edin Terzic. 

Leipzig however, is unbeaten domestically and is stage on factors with Bayern Munich on the high of the desk. Regardless of shedding Xavi Simons and David Raum by means of damage, Leipzig overcame early season excessive flyers Freiburg 3-1 final weekend after going a aim down. The Saxony-based aspect additionally has the perfect defence within the Bundesliga having solely conceded three targets all season.

GGFN | Jack Meenan