RB Leipzig on a coaching hunt: Can Roger Schmidt convince?

RB Leipzig on a coaching hunt: Can Roger Schmidt convince?

RB Leipzig is looking for a new coach for the coming season. The search for the coach is more difficult than expected because the club could not secure an international starting place for the next season, which reduces the attractiveness of the offer. Zsolt Löw was used as a trainer after Marco Rose was released. Löw is expected to return to Red Bull for his old position as 'Head of Soccer Development'.

Oliver Glasner and CESC Fàbregas were considered the top favorite for the coaching position. Glasner, who is currently chief coach at Crystal Palace in the Premier League, and Fàbregas, who trains Como in 1907 in Serie A, have both high transfer claims that make the process more difficult. According to Laola1.at, a deal is becoming increasingly unlikely, while the search for a solution has been going on for a long time.

Roger Schmidt as a hot candidate

Roger Schmidt, former coach of Glasner in Salzburg, has recently gained importance. There is "rain contact" between the people in charge of RB Leipzig and the 58-year-old, who worked in Salzburg between 2012 and 2014 and played a key role in developing the Red Bull game philosophy. Schmidt has already gained in various leagues, including at Bayer Leverkusen, PSV Eindhoven and Benfica Lisbon.

Although Schmidt is a hot candidate, he needs "Leipzig seduction skills" to be convinced. However, the trainer said that he would not take over the position at all costs. According to rblive.de, no contract is yet ready for signature and there is no final commitment from Schmidt.

challenges and the influence of Klopp

The longer duration of the coaching search already has sporting effects, especially for the planning of the squad and preparation for the new season. Sports director Marcel Schäfer had originally sought a quick decision until mid -May, but now the process is going into the summer break. According to the information from 90min.de, failure to find the Champions League qualification could also make the coaching search.

The club receives the club from Jürgen Klopp, who admits for Schmidt. This could be an advantage for RB Leipzig if one decides to finally sign the experienced trainer. Nevertheless, it is questionable whether those responsible are able to create the right conditions to win Schmidt and thus reach an agreement.