Leipzig’s shaky start revives Nagelsmann as Demichelis’ fallback option
Julian Nagelsmann has re‑entered the thoughts of some RB Leipzig decision‑makers as Martín Demichelis endures an uneven opening to the season, prompting fresh pressure on the Argentine coach while the German tactician remains club‑free. Sky Austria notes there are currently no talks between the two parties.
Leipzig have recorded three wins and three defeats in their first six Bundesliga fixtures. Comfortable victories over Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hamburg have been offset by damaging losses to Werder Bremen, Como and Bayer Leverkusen.
Demichelis’ methods are now under close observation after this inconsistent start, with the club struggling to achieve the consistency demanded by a squad built for Champions League football. October is shaping up as a decisive month for the Argentine.
Red Bull hierarchy shifts
Jürgen Klopp, who championed Leipzig’s summer reset and the move toward a more aggressive style, has left the club, removing a key figure behind Demichelis’ appointment. Roger Schmidt officially replaced him as Red Bull’s Global Sports Director on 1 October and, is urging calm while he studies Demichelis’ ideas before forming a firm assessment.
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Oliver Mintzlaff, former chief executive and now chairman of the supervisory board, remains an admirer of Nagelsmann. Their relationship dates back to Nagelsmann’s first Leipzig spell from 2019 to 2021, when the 39‑year‑old guided the team to a Champions League semi‑final and a Bundesliga runner‑up finish, averaging 1.94 points across 95 matches. Mintzlaff also oversaw Nagelsmann’s record‑compensation move to Bayern Munich in 2021.
External interest and options
Sky Austria Nagelsmann is still highly regarded within the wider Red Bull organisation and is viewed by some officials as a potential option should the Bundesliga outfit decide on another coaching change. The report also mentions interest from the Premier League, with Nagelsmann himself aware that his name is being discussed in Leipzig.
Despite the backing Demichelis continues to receive from club bosses, that support comes with qualification: his performance is closely monitored and the presence of a respected alternative like Nagelsmann provides Leipzig with breathing room while the club evaluates its long‑term direction.