Overview

• RB Leipzig suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, losing 1-0 to Inter Milan, leaving their Champions League hopes reliant on winning all remaining group matches.
• Coach Marco Rose is under increasing scrutiny, but Red Bull executive Oliver Mintzlaff has maintained close communication and expressed a desire to navigate the crisis together.
• Injuries have severely impacted Leipzig's squad depth, with key players like Xavi Simons, David Raum, and Assan Ouédraogo sidelined, leaving limited options for Rose during matches.
• Team captain Willi Orban and other players have publicly backed Rose, emphasizing the need for the squad to take responsibility and improve performance.
• Leipzig's upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League match against Aston Villa and a DFB-Pokal clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, are critical to salvaging their season and Rose's tenure.