Cup semi -final gives rose air
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Trainer Sebastian Hoeneß from VfB Stuttgart leave the non -ending speculation about his future. “This time I could really only smile,” said the 42-year-old asked about a media report, after which a hot trace is supposed to lead to RB Leipzig in summer.
“I would actually be interested in how these things develop,” said Hoeneß. However, he does not see himself being “every time in my opinion things feel like warmed up.” He is in the “constant exchange” with VfB.
Hoeneß ‘contract in Stuttgart runs until June 30, 2027, but contains an exit clause. According to the “kicker”, he can leave the Swabians prematurely for 8 million euros. Before that, it was said that this was only possible if the prospect plays internationally.
It is questionable whether it will continue for Marco Rose as a coach in Leipzig. The 48-year-old has been discussed for weeks. A development to the serious challenger of Bayern Munich is not recognizable under Rose, especially in the second half of the season with just one win of six Bundesliga games is more in the other direction.
The 1-0 against VfL Wolfsburg and the associated fifth semi-finals in the DFB Cup in the past seven years rose at least some air. The only title chance was preserved. The delicate calls of his name from the ranks have caused a feeling of a rare feeling in the past few weeks. “I’m happy about it, very much,” said the RB coach.
But already in the Bundesliga duel with Mainz 05 on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) it has to be shown how sustainable success was. The qualification for the upcoming Champions League has to be achieved, it is the basis for almost all personnel and transfer planning. In this respect, the Sixth Leipzig game against the fifth Mainz is groundbreaking. The Leipzig team – the rose with the victory in the trophy against Frankfurt in December – was full of him. “We play for our trainer. This victory was very important for him, for us and for the climate, ”said David Raum.
The Stuttgarters have to go against the leader FC Bayern on Friday (8:30 p.m.). According to Hoeneß, courage, passion – and above all, more efficiency is needed. The result did not fit in the 1-1 win against TSG Hoffenheim last Sunday. However, his team took a step forward when it comes to playing out opportunities. VfB only got four points from the five Bundesliga games and is the table seventh before the start of the 24th matchday.