RB Leipzig Dismisses Marco Rose as Head Coach After Continued Poor Results
The decision follows a critical loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach, jeopardizing Leipzig's Champions League hopes, with no replacement announced ahead of the DFB-Pokal semifinal.
- RB Leipzig has parted ways with Marco Rose and his coaching staff after a 0:1 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach, marking their seventh consecutive away game without a win.
- The loss dropped Leipzig to sixth place in the Bundesliga, putting their Champions League qualification at serious risk.
- Sportchef Marcel Schäfer cited the need for a 'new impulse' to achieve the club's season objectives, including success in the upcoming DFB-Pokal semifinal against VfB Stuttgart.
- Marco Rose, who joined Leipzig in September 2022, previously led the team to a DFB-Pokal victory and Champions League qualification but struggled with consistency this season.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach's victory, secured by Alassane Pléa's decisive goal, has bolstered their European ambitions as they move up to fifth place in the league.
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