RB Leipzig has officially parted ways with head coach Marco Rose following a 1-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach. This decision comes as the team finds itself in sixth place in the Bundesliga, three points behind fourth-placed FSV Mainz, with seven games remaining in the season.
Rose, who took over the managerial role in September 2022, succeeded Domenico Tedesco and led Leipzig to notable successes, including a German Cup title in the 2022-23 season and a German Super Cup in 2023. Despite these achievements, the club’s recent performances have not met expectations, leading to this managerial change.
The dismissal also marks the first managerial change under Jürgen Klopp’s tenure as Red Bull’s head of global football, a position he assumed on January 1. Klopp, who previously managed Rose at Mainz 05, had initially advocated for retaining Rose after a loss to Mainz earlier in the month. However, following the defeat to Mönchengladbach, the decision was made to part ways.
In addition to Rose, his coaching staff, including assistants Alexander Zickler, Marco Kurth, Frank Geideck, and head of first-team football Frank Aehlig, have also left the club. An interim head coach is expected to be announced soon, with Leipzig’s next challenge being the semi-final of the German Cup against VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday.
Prior to his tenure at Leipzig, Rose had managerial stints at Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund, where he was recognized for his tactical acumen and ability to develop young talent. His departure from Leipzig adds to the list of clubs seeking new leadership, highlighting the intense pressures and high expectations inherent in top-tier football management.
As the season progresses, RB Leipzig will need to swiftly identify a successor who can stabilize the team’s performance and strive to achieve the club’s objectives, including securing European competition qualification for the upcoming season.
