Roger Schmidt back on the market: new opportunities for the trainer!
Roger Schmidt back on the market: new opportunities for the trainer!
Salzburg, Österreich - Roger Schmidt, the former Red Bull Salzburg coach, is back on the market after his separation from Benfica Lisbon. The 57-year-old had trained at the Portuguese club until the end of August and negotiated a severance payment of 8.7 million euros after being released due to a weak start of the season and internal disputes. Schmidt, who coached Salzburg from 2012 to 2014, reaching a championship title and a move into the Europa League round of 16, is now being resolved. According to krone.at RB Leipzig shows interest in him if Marco Rose leaves the club. Leipzig has a disastrous record with six defeats in six games in the Champions League and is under pressure in the Bundesliga.
Although Schmidt is criticized by the fans in the league, he sees his team optimistic before the decisive game against Salzburg. In an interview with Weltfussball Schmidt said that it was crucial for Benfica to achieve at least two goals in Salzburg to keep the chance of a European winter. He even described this phase as possibly the team's best footballing this season and emphasized the need to effectively use the opportunities.
Return to old place of work
Schmidt also commented nostalgically about his time in Salzburg and emphasized that he saw the club as a very good opponent. Despite the recent challenges, including two draws in the league and resentment among the fans, he remains confident that his team has the necessary potential to survive in the decisive game against Salzburg. Captain Nicolas Otamendi emphasized the importance of preserving a cool head and preparing the team for his intensity and playing style.
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