GOAL reported on Wednesday that Sport Bild says Julian Nagelsmann is open to returning to RB Leipzig if the club decide not to continue with Martin Demichelis. The claim emerged with Leipzig fourth in the Bundesliga after eight matchdays, three points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
What Sport Bild says
GOAL reported that Sport Bild says Nagelsmann is not entirely opposed to a second stint at RB Leipzig. GOAL reported that Sport Bild says Nagelsmann is ready to step in if RB Leipzig's decision-makers decide not to continue with Martin Demichelis. Nothing is concrete yet.
Leipzig's recent results
Demichelis is under pressure at RB Leipzig after a mixed season so far. Real Madrid and Calcio Como beat Leipzig 1-4 in the Champions League, and Bayern beat Leipzig 1-6 in the top-of-the-table clash. Leipzig have won all three of their last matches. RB Leipzig were due to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
Schmidt's comments
Roger Schmidt said on ZDF's Aktuelles Sportstudio, emphasising: "That's quite normal in the game nowadays. You have to keep dealing with such topics when you lose a game or two."
Schmidt said on ZDF's Aktuelles Sportstudio, emphasising: "We're a long way from that."
Schmidt instead called for "a certain degree of continuity in the coaching position. Right now, we're pleased with how things went today. Our coaches have the maximum support from us in the global team as well. We're completely focused on that."
And added of Demichelis: "I have experience with Argentinian players, particularly at Benfica, and I like their mentality. Most Argentinian players have leadership roles at their clubs. They bring that certain extra something you need to win games. I've got that impression of him too."
Further details
Schmidt recently said that a return for Nagelsmann was out of the question. Schmidt said Leipzig's coaches have the maximum support from the global team. GOAL reported that Sport Bild says changing coach would also mean the club bosses admitting they acted too hastily and without enough thought in the summer. GOAL reported that Sport Bild says Nagelsmann is also on the radar of Manchester United.
