RB Leipzig want to continue their series against HSV

RB Leipzig want to continue their top series against promoted teams in the Bundesliga on Saturday (3.30pm/Sky) against Hamburger SV. The Saxons have not lost a match against promoted teams in 37 games (32 wins, five draws). However, HSV recently picked up seven points from three games.

"We have to focus on ourselves and put in a top performance," said RB head coach Ole Werner. He can once again rely on the driving force Xaver Schlager. The Leipzigers are very much looking forward to the return and reunion of record-breaking player Yussuf Poulsen, who will be bid farewell before the game.

Like RB, HSV got back on track after a loss in Munich and have not lost since the 5-0 defeat at FC Bayern. Leipzig picked up 13 points after the 6-0 opening debacle in Munich and climbed to third place. Leipzig (dpa) - RB Leipzig are determined not to let anything get in their way against Hamburger SV, who are on an upward trend. "We have to look after ourselves and put in a top performance," demanded head coach Ole Werner, who wants to continue the top series against the promoted Bundesliga side this Saturday (3.30pm/Sky). The Saxons have gone 37 games without defeat against promoted teams (32 wins, five draws). In addition, RB can once again rely on driving force Xaver Schlager.

The Leipzigers are very much looking forward to the return and reunion of record-breaking player Yussuf Poulsen, who will bid farewell before the game. HSV, like RB, got back on track after a thumping in Munich and have not lost since the 5-0 defeat at FC Bayern. Leipzig picked up 13 points after the 6-0 opening debacle in Munich and climbed to third place.