Battle is the trump card: Leipzig focuses on new virtues

The chemistry is right

In contrast to the previous season, the team gives the impression of being a close-knit group these days. "You can feel that the team spirit is extremely good and that we're growing together. We have a positive atmosphere on the pitch," said veteran goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, noting: "Last season, we rarely managed to put in such a combative and defensively stable performance. The sense of achievement is important so that we can continue to work in peace."

The Saxons only conceded two great chances at home to Mainz before the break. The post saved once and Gulacsi once. "If we work disciplined as a team against the ball, we win games. That's only possible through spirit, through community, through pulling together. That's something we've learned from this game and it will help us in our further development," summed up Werner, praising: "Everyone contributed and did their job."

David Raum set a good example. The international threw himself into every tackle and pushed his teammates. "You don't get anything for free here in Mainz. These are exactly the kind of dirty away wins that we need and that do us good," said Raum. All the players had put themselves at the service of the team and worked hard for them. "It's a great spirit that's emerging right now. We can build on that," said Raum.