RB Leipzig's new coach Zsolt Löw was almost a little overwhelmed by the congratulations on his new job. "I've never received so many text messages. It was really extreme," said Löw, listing: "The owners of Chelsea, the owners of Paris Saint-Germain, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, the Bayern managers." England's national team coach Thomas Tuchel, Ralf Rangnick and Adi Hütter also congratulated him.
Ahead of his Bundesliga debut against TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday (15.30 p.m./Sky), this gives him "a very good feeling, because it means for me that I have behaved normally and well in my career, no matter where I have been, and that I have always tried to remain human under the circumstances."
The long-time assistant to Tuchel, Rangnick and Ralph Hasenhüttl is not afraid to make unpleasant statements. Löw demanded a different approach from RB star Xavi Simons. "Xavi is an exceptional talent, but he has to get to the point where he thinks in a more team-oriented way," said the 45-year-old. "His individual performance is important, but he has to think about the team."
