RB Leipzig has rehabilitated itself for the weak Bundesliga start. In the impressive 4-0 win against Stuttgart, it was clear that the team could be capable of great things.
Jesse Marsch came back. The new trainer from RB Leipzig had already disappeared in the belly of the Red Bull Arena when art shooter Dominik Szoboszlai and Co. celebrated the first statement win of the season with the 23,100 fans. But the chants of the followers brought March back to the lawn. Alone, the American raised his fists in front of the fan curve as if he had won a title. It’s not that far yet, but Marsch’s idea of football could make it happen.
The RB-DNA, which Marsch embodies like no other, was clearly recognizable when Leipzig made amends for the terrifyingly weak start to the season. Marsch himself saw a “great reaction” in the 4: 0 (1: 0) against VfB Stuttgart, an appropriate answer to the surprising 0: 1 bankruptcy at FSV Mainz 05 on the previous Sunday. However, after his successful home debut, Marsch also categorized soberly: “This is just the beginning of our season. We have to be courageous.” This is the only way to get something with the Bayern hunt.
The 90 minutes against VfB were a big step forward in terms of intensity compared to the offensive poor performance in Mainz. Such performances are now the benchmark for Marsch in the hunt for titles that must be an incentive for a Bundesliga runner-up this season. “If we have a really good group that is ready to give everything in every game, we can have a great season,” said Marsch: “Today was definitely a step in the right direction, but we have more work to do. “
In the meantime, it is becoming increasingly clear what a strong squad RB has just got together offensively. In addition to the remaining goalscorers Emil Forsberg (46th) and Andre Silva (65th, penalty), double packer Szoboszlai (38th / 52nd) was the first to shine against Stuttgart in his starting eleven for Leipzig. The 20-year-old technician had already come from Salzburg for 20 million euros last winter, but was out for months due to a groin injury.
Szoboszlai: “The last seven months have been the low point of my career”
His big evening, when he scored both dream goals from a distance thanks to his brilliant shooting technique, was a relief for the Hungarian. “The last seven months were the low point of my young career,” said Szoboszlai at DAZN. Marsch praised the self-image and quality of his protégé as “exceptional”. But he also demands something from him: “It is important for ‘Szobo’ to understand that the most important thing is to work and fight for the team.”
Szoboszlai is not always easy. But so far he seems to be doing well in the service of the team. Just like Marcel Sabitzer, just as talented as Szoboszlai, despite all rumors of change. Leipzig’s midfield strategist, in whom Bayern Munich is said to be very interested, only came into play in the middle of the second half, like against Mainz.
The reason, as Marsch suggested after the game, was apparently a slight injury. The question of Sabitzer’s future remains unanswered. After all, RB would already have a new “magic foot” in Szoboszlai.
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