RB Leipzig preview

Kohfeldt on #RBLSVW: “Leipzig play fast-paced, aggressive football, coupled with individual quality,” said the head coach ahead of Saturday’s game. Despite Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side involved in a midweek European match, Kohfeldt still anticipates a fit and motivated opponent. “I expect them to look to play their own game against us and come at us at speed. It doesn’t matter whether they played a match on Tuesday or not.” Nevertheless, the 35-year-old is confident going into matchday 13 and is hoping for his side to kick on from the 4-0 win over Hannover. “For us, it’s about playing with courage and enjoying our football, just like we did last week. If we do that, we will get our chances. Our aim is to take something from the game.”

The captain on confidence and focus: “The game against Hannover obviously gives us a boost, and we need to use that against Leipzig,” said Zlatko Junuzovic. Apart from the added confidence, the Austrian believes a week of focused training allows him to look to Saturday’s game with optimism. “We enjoyed the home win for a little while, but then it was back to the grind in training, and everyone has been giving it their all. We will need that mindset in Leipzig too.”