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Leipzig (dpa) - Shortly before the start of Julian Nagelsmann's farewell tour, RB Leipzig quickly presented his successor. Jesse Marsch was brought from Salzburg as expected, now RB can concentrate fully on the second entry into the cup final. To do this, the semi-finals at the badly ailing SV Werder Bremen must be won on Friday (8.30 p.m. / ARD and Sky) - and Nagelsmann tried hard to speak strongly to the opponent. “It's a chance for Bremen, they don't have to bear the burden of the Bundesliga. We have to go to our limit, ”said the future Bayern coach on Thursday.
In the Bundesliga there were seven defeats in a row for Bremen.
Only three weeks ago Leipzig won on the Weser and took the Hanseatic League 4: 1 apart.
Even the usual negligence in exploiting opportunities was not felt that day.
“We know that the 4: 1 is no longer worth anything, maybe even a disadvantage,” said striker Alexander Sörloth during the week of “Sport Bild”.
The Norwegian scored twice in Bremen and made one of his best games for RB.
Nagelsmann then admitted that the relatively fresh result could be an advantage for Leipzig.
"What is good is that you know what to do to achieve a result in Bremen," said the coach.
"We have an idea and the basic conviction that we need to be successful there."
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The question will now rather be whether the team's departure from Nagelsmann can be seen.
Players like Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo and Benjamin Henrichs are said to have reacted with little amusement to his departure.
Something always sticks in your head, despite all the ambition to win a title.
“The trophy is enough motivation.
The problems surrounding it will not affect the players, ”emphasized Nagelsmann.
It is also a fact that the last few weeks in Leipzig will not be pleasant for Nagelsmann if you fail in Bremen.
After all, the 33-year-old was sent to the season finale with a clear announcement from Oliver Mintzlaff.
"We are now expecting a record season and that we will get our first title," said the CEO.
Means: Get four points from three Bundesliga games and throw Bremen out of the cup.
The trainer is fully aware of the situation.
Especially since he finally wants to win something himself and does not want to go to Bayern without a title.
"There are many players who have not yet won a title, the same applies to me," said Nagelsmann.
The players therefore put the greatest pressure on themselves.
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His successor will not come to Leipzig without a title.
Marsch could even expand his collection on Saturday in the Austrian Cup final with Salzburg against Linz.
Nagelsmann was happy that Leipzig had quickly found a successor for him.
"He's a very emotional coach with good ties to his players," said Nagelsmann.
And when the season is over, the RB trainer will pick up the phone and wish his successor every success personally.
Preferably in a conversation among cup winners.
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