Leipzig/hen – RB Leipzig is entering the new season with a squad that could be described as resurgent. In addition to national player David Raum, who made his comeback for coach Marco Rose’s team in the 1:5 against FC Bayern before Christmas, Xavi Simons is also fit again.
Xavi-Comeback to Nusa
Both had torn their syndesmotic ligament in October. Raum is in the starting line-up for the home game against Werder Bremen. The 26-year-old forms a probable back four with Willi Orban, Lukas Klostermann and Nicolas Seiwald, who replaces Benjamin Henrichs, who has an Achilles heel injury.
Simons also starts a game for RB in the offensive midfield for the first time since October last year. He acts alongside Antonio Nusa, Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko play in the attack, and Kevin Kampl and Arthur Vermeeren play centrally in front of the defense. Winter newcomer Ridle Baku from VfL Wolfsburg sits on the bench.
Rose confirms Werner
Ole Werner, coach of Werder Bremen, said about the chances of SVW stealing three points from Leipzig for the first time: “One game will not give you any conclusions about the whole season. Leipzig is not a club that we can currently compare ourselves with. We can But stand up to such teams for 90 minutes and win.”
RB coach Marco Rose confirmed the thoughts of his colleague from the Weser: “The Bremen team had a good series before Christmas. They pushed themselves up to the top. Behind us it is very, very close with Bremen. They are two points behind us. Ole Werner “It’s been there for a few years now and you’ve let it work. It’s noticeable. They have clear processes against and with the ball. They’re very well-rehearsed.”
Werder Bremen have never won in Leipzig. However, after six previous defeats, there was the first (1:1) draw last season.
