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5 days ago
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Werner unveiled as first new Leipzig coach in Klopp era
Former Werder Bremen coach Ole Werner was unveiled as RB Leipzig boss on Wednesday (Focke Strangmann) Ole Werner was unveiled as RB Leipzig coach on Wednesday, the first coaching appointment made under Red Bull head of football Jurgen Klopp. Werner, 37, was announced as Leipzig boss in June, having left Werder Bremen at the end of last season. Advertisement Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach Klopp took over as head of global football at Leipzig's parent company Red Bull in January 2025. Leipzig struggled last season, missing the European placings by finishing seventh, their worst result since their debut promotion in 2016. Leipzig sacked coach Marco Rose, a friend of Klopp, midway through the season and only appointed an interim replacement as they searched for a permanent fix in the dugout. "I've spoken a lot with Jurgen Klopp," Werner said Wednesday. "We came very quickly to the same opinion about the style we want to play -- of course, we got into depth discussing the details. Advertisement "It'll keep going like that. I'm someone who likes to hear different opinions, but at the end I'm someone who goes his own way and that's why Leipzig brought me in. "It's very important that we use his experience and his perspective." Leipzig have won two German Cups and made it to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2020, but are yet to mount a serious challenge for the Bundesliga title. Werner said Leipzig's lofty expectations were an additional motivation. "There's pressure everywhere, and you put it on yourself, too. There are high expectations, from everyone involved, from everyone in charge, but also from me. Advertisement "I'm used to that; it's completely normal." The coach moves to Saxony after a successful spell at Bremen, having returned the side to the top half of the Bundesliga table after several lean years despite a comparatively small budget. Werner spent three-and-a-half years as head coach at Bremen, having taken over mid-season with the club in the second division in 2021. Under Werner, Bremen immediately returned to the top flight. Werner improved the four-time German champions' placing in the table in each of the three full seasons he was in charge, bringing them up to eighth, one point shy of the European spots in 2024-25. Bremen sacked Werner in May after the coach said he would not be extending his deal at the club beyond 2026. dwi/nf
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03-07-2025
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What Xabi Alonso instructs his Real Madrid players during cooling break at Club World Cup
Like the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the current Club World Cup in the United States has introduced cooling breaks during matches. Players get one break per half where they can head to the touchline, cool down, and drink water. These short pauses are not only great for the players' health but also offer a golden chance for coaches to talk strategy. Advertisement Just like a basketball timeout, managers use this moment to make quick tactical changes that can swing the match in their favour. Alonso's tactical changes Xabi Alonso has become one of the best at using these breaks. During these brief moments, he calls every player to the sideline and gives clear, simple instructions about what he wants from them. He tells each player exactly what to do at every point in the game, helping them stay organised and focused. Thanks to these mini team talks, Real Madrid often look like a different team after the cooling break. They come back sharper, more united, and better prepared for the rest of the game. Xabi Alonso has taken full advantage of the cooling breaks. (Photo by) Advertisement So far, Alonso's smart use of these cooling breaks is paying off big time. Real Madrid are unbeaten at the Club World Cup under his guidance. They started the tournament with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal, but then bounced back strongly. They went on to beat Pachuca, RB Leipzig, and most recently, Juventus. In each of these matches, Alonso's precise instructions during the cooling breaks have helped Madrid regain control and find their rhythm. Won't last long However, this advantage won't last forever. Once the temperatures drop and the weather cools down, the rules will no longer allow these mid-half breaks. Advertisement That means Alonso will lose this chance to reset his team during games. But for now, he's using every opportunity to show his quality as a coach and get the best out of his players. Next up, Real Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in a huge quarter-final clash. Fans will be eager to see if Alonso's tactical talks during cooling breaks can keep their unbeaten run alive and help them move one step closer to lifting the trophy.
