Marco Rose should have written down enough homework for the international break in Bochum. The surprising defeat solidified trends that have been noticeable for weeks. Big problem: there are hardly any players to work on the most important insights from the recent defeat.
Set-weakness: The fact that the goal in Bochum came from a set-piece was emblematic of the season so far. With 15 goals against after a stationary ball, Leipzig has a relegation-ready value in the league. The trend has intensified in recent weeks. Union Berlin scored twice from standards and won, the same applies to Dortmund. Even in the Champions League at Manchester City, they were too passive when the ball was stationary. On the other hand, there is little going on offensively with standards, although that used to be one of Leipzig’s strengths.
Second row: Before the international break, Marco Rose rotated again and gave various players in the second row a chance. Mohamed Simakan played extremely surprisingly, Kevin Kampl and Yussuf Poulsen were also there. But with all of them you have to say that they have not recommended themselves for long-term missions. One reason could be the lack of match practice in recent weeks. Ultimately, however, it’s up to the players to seize the opportunity when it comes.
Efficiency: There was no shortage of opportunities in Bochum. In their utilization rather. And that too is a common thread that has run through the past few weeks. Without the completely fit Christopher Nkunku in attack and Dani Olmo in midfield, the team simply lacks something to consistently deliver good performances. If you don’t take advantage of the chances, it can quickly turn into a negative run.
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