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Let'sch about Europa-League goals: clear demands and coaching discussion
Trainer Thomas Letsch discusses the challenges in the Europa League and the vision of Red Bull Football in 2025.
Let'sch about Europa-League goals: clear demands and coaching discussion
On August 28, 2025, Thomas Letsch, coach of the football club, commented on the current situation in the UEFA Europa League. Letsch described the game in Bernabeu against Real Madrid as positive. He emphasized that success against top teams such as Real Madrid, PSG and Atletico Madrid requires optimal conditions. His goal is to achieve the best possible in the Europa League, also given the high quality of the opponents such as Aston Villa and AS Rome.
In addition, Letsch addressed the high expectation of having to win both titles this season. In doing so, he made it clear that he did not ask himself whether he would stay a trainer if these titles were not obtained. In view of the history of the club, he sees a top 3 placement as unrealistic. The competition in the league, starting with Sturm Graz to Rapid Vienna to WAC and Austria Vienna, is considered a challenge.
Challenges and goals
Letsch wishes that the opponents see the games in the Red Bull Arena as bonus games. If you look into the future, he asked the question of the number of transfer windows required to restore dominance in Austrian football. He also emphasized the need to form a unit in order to be able to work together effectively. Interestingly, Letsch does not like the term “Red Bull football” and instead wants to focus on the club identity.
His understanding of football includes a strong emphasis on dominance, switching game and high pressing. "Football has developed further and many teams are now playing with high balls," he said. However, he was unable to state any concrete percentages for the current status of "Red Bull football".
A new influence at Red Bull
Red Bull confirmed the reports and Klopp expressed his anticipation of the development of the football talent. He will bring in his specialist knowledge and network to sign the coach and player and develop strategies. This could have an impact on the future orientation of Letsch and his team, who have to assert themselves in a competitive league.
The upcoming games in the Europa League will be decisive for both Letsch and Klopp to shape the framework for success in football. More information about statistics and team services in the Europa League can be found Kicker.