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Chemie Leipzig to Appeal Five-Match Weigel Ban After Derby Pitch Invasion

The club says the ruling punishes self‑defence, vowing to seek relief before the NOFV appeals panel.

Overview

  • The NOFV sport court handed Julian Weigel a five-match suspension, with judge Steffen Tänzer citing that he took several metres of run-up and helped trigger subsequent confrontations.
  • Chemie Leipzig announced an appeal to the NOFV-Verbandsgericht, and coach Adrian Alipour publicly criticized the verdict as disproportionate and out of touch.
  • Valon Aliji received a two-game ban and a €750 fine, which are already served due to a prior precautionary suspension, making him immediately eligible to play.
  • The NOFV has opened disciplinary proceedings against the involved clubs over pyrotechnics and the pitch invasion, with possible penalties including fines, matches without spectators or point deductions.
  • Because Weigel also received a red card against Rot-Weiß Erfurt, his total absence could extend to roughly seven league games, though the suspension does not cover the Saxony Cup tie.