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Leipzig (dpa) - Less is sometimes more.

Julian Nagelsmann took the last pathetic exploitation of his team's chances with humor.

“We can't do it any more, otherwise the muscles will tear off at some point.

Maybe we should do it less, shoot less on goal, maybe it will work better at some point, ”said the head coach of RB Leipzig on Friday.

His looseness is based on his conviction that "it is not a motivation or mentality problem, you saw in the game against Hoffenheim and against Cologne how the boys were up for it."

Therefore, after three home games without a win, the 33-year-old demands a mandatory win against VfB Stuttgart this Sunday (3.30 p.m. / Sky) in the Bundesliga.

"We need the three points to better fix second place," said Nagelsmann.

"It is also an incredibly important game in terms of tables and the printing situation."

With the Stuttgart game, Nagelsmann also wants to gain momentum for the DFB Cup semi-finals next Friday (8.30 p.m.) at Werder Bremen.

The newcomer from Swabia comes in handy as a build-up opponent, because VfB has never won against RB and has recently lost three games.

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But if it weren't for the low pace in the own stadium.

The Saxons have already stayed at home twice recently without celebrating a goal.

And on top of that the lack of exploitation of opportunities in Cologne.

“I have discussed and explained that enough for a variety of reasons.

Because I am firmly convinced that we have to win the Cologne game according to all statistical values ​​if we score the goals, ”said Nagelsmann about the bitter 1: 2 defeat in Cologne.

And with captain and driver Marcel Sabitzer, whose calf closed again during training, the current best goalscorer (seven hits) of the Leipzig team is out.

"We have to weigh up the chance and risk, as we have a shorter week," said Nagelsmann, referring to the game in Bremen.

That also applies to striker Yussuf Poulsen, who “still has problems.

I am more likely to assume a no ».

Konrad Laimer (knee operation), who moves well according to the coach, is about to make a comeback.

“If the squad situation allows it, then he could play for a few minutes.

It's not enough for 45 minutes against Stuttgart, »said Nagelsmann.

Half-time in Bremen would be possible for the Austrian, who played his last game in RB dress on August 18, 2020 in a 3-0 draw in the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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