Ole Werner does not expect FC St. Pauli to postpone the game again. "I checked the Landungsbrücken webcam this morning, live. It looks like soccer can be played there after all. I'm definitely optimistic," said RB Leipzig head coach Ole Werner ahead of this Tuesday's Bundesliga catch-up match (8.30pm/Sky).
He has other personal concerns, as Castello Lukeba will be out alongside Assan Ouédraogo (both knee problems). "I'm optimistic about him, but we'll have to take it day by day with Castello," said Werner. Instead, Johan Bakayoko is feeling better, "he's back in training but not yet in the squad".
As in the 3-0 win in Heidenheim, El Chadaille Bitshiabu will take over the position in the back four. "Chad has been waiting a long time for his chance and is eager to play. He coped well physically with the game in Heidenheim and I was happy with his performance. It's obvious that he'll be in the starting line-up, because it's not like we have tons of alternatives."
Only good memories of St. Pauli
Although RB have never won at St. Pauli and have never scored an away goal at the Millerntor, Ole Werner is not so critical. "St. Pauli on the Kiez, that goes together. I only ever have positive memories of the games there," said the coach, who has less work to do when it comes to preparing the team of former RB youth coach Alexander Blessin: "The information is still in the drawer. We only need to include the last two games."
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