"Change things": Schäfer's message to the Leipzig professionals

Advice from Klopp

"We have a clear plan in terms of profile. We have a clear idea of how we want to play soccer. We will hold talks accordingly and present a convincing solution," said the 40-year-old. He also wants to seek advice from Klopp.

There is already speculation surrounding Löw's successor. Roger Schmidt, who would be available from the summer, has often been mentioned. Other candidates are under contract, options for attractive and successful soccer would be Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) and Fabian Hürzeler (Brighton). A transfer fee would be due here, which Leipzig would probably even pay up to a certain amount.

In Schäfer's opinion, parting ways with Rose was inevitable. After the 0:1 in Mönchengladbach, he had lost faith and conviction that anything would change. Nevertheless, the sporting director made it clear that the current situation was not just down to the coach. "Something like this is always an admission that not everything has worked out," said Schäfer.

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