Nagelsmann mulls a return to Leipzig despite Demichelis problem
Julian Nagelsmann, 39, is considering a return as head coach to RB Leipzig, where he managed 95 league matches from 2019‑2021 and led the team to the Champions League semi‑final. After parting ways with the DFB following the disappointing World Cup in North America, he remains open to the project.
Between 2019 and 2021, Julian Nagelsmann coached RB Leipzig in 95 league matches, took the club to the Champions League semi‑final and to the runner‑up position. As Sky reports, the 39‑year‑old manager does not rule out taking the post again. After parting ways with the DFB following the disappointing World Cup in North America, he remains open to the project.
Demichelis' Successor in Focus
Martin Demichelis has been at the helm of RB Leipzig since the summer, but has delivered a season start that falls short of expectations and currently sits only ninth in the Bundesliga. Oliver Mintzlaff, chairman of the supervisory board and CEO of Red Bull, is seen as a supporter of Nagelsmann and advocates a possible replacement. Interest in Nagelsmann is also said to exist from the Premier League, but Leipzig, according to the report, wants to keep Demichelis for now.
Rudi Völler, DFB director, expressed confidence that Nagelsmann will soon take charge of a top team again: “Julian will take a little breather, settle down. And then he will quickly take over an absolute top team again, I have no doubt about that.” Sport already dismissed the rumours as unfounded on Wednesday, while Sky confirmed the possibility of a return the next day.
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Demichelis' Challenges and Schedule
Demichelis must communicate primarily in German and Spanish in an extremely international squad, as English is hardly used. The upcoming match week after the long international break initially includes home games against Eintracht Frankfurt and PSV Eindhoven, which are essentially considered mandatory victories, followed by away fixtures at FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
The discussion about a possible return of Nagelsmann to Leipzig has been ongoing for some time, but concrete decisions are still pending. October is expected, according to internal sources, to provide important insights into Demichelis' future.
Julian Nagelsmann as a possible rescue as Leipzig struggles
While Nagelsmann remains open to a comeback, Demichelis is under growing pressure to meet expectations. The contrast between a possible return and a looming dismissal highlights the current uncertainty at RB Leipzig.