Jurgen Klopp, recently appointed as the Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull, has made his first managerial decision by parting ways with RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose. The announcement follows Leipzig's 1-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday, which marked their sixth consecutive away game without a win and left the club in sixth place in the Bundesliga standings.
Marco Rose, who took charge of Leipzig in September 2022, had a mixed tenure with the club. He led the team to a German Cup victory in 2023 and secured Champions League qualification twice. However, inconsistent performances this season, including a poor Champions League campaign, have prompted the club to seek new leadership.
Klopp, despite his close relationship with Rose, was involved in the decision to make the change. Reports suggest that Klopp initially advocated for Rose to remain in charge, but the continued lack of results ultimately led to the dismissal. Leipzig's sporting director, Marcel Schäfer, emphasized the need for fresh impetus, stating, "Given the developments and the lack of results, we’re firmly convinced that we need a new impulse for the remaining matches to achieve our season's goals."
The club has also dismissed Rose's coaching staff, including Alexander Zickler, Marco Kurth, and Frank Geideck, as part of a broader shake-up. With seven games remaining in the Bundesliga season and a German Cup semi-final against Stuttgart on the horizon, Leipzig is now searching for a replacement to guide the team through the critical final stretch.
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