Bundesliga: Xaver Schlager Steps Up to Rescue RB Leipzig

Xaver Schlager will leave RB Leipzig this summer after four seasons. He wants to finish his spell in red by qualifying for the Champions League.

The midfielder is expected to feature against Hoffenheim on Friday at 20:30. RB Leipzig need a result to keep their European hopes alive.

Coach’s view and fitness update

Coach Ole Werner praised Schlager’s approach to matches. Werner says Schlager always gives everything on the pitch.

Schlager recently returned from a short adductor problem. He made a 19-minute comeback in Stuttgart during the 0-1 defeat. Werner noted Schlager looked sharp after coming on.

Role in the team

Young midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi played well in Stuttgart. Still, Schlager is likely to start against Hoffenheim. Werner believes the team is stronger with him on the field.

Contract situation and transfer interest

Schlager has attracted interest from Juventus Turin. He has not chosen a new club yet. As it stands, he will become a free agent on July 1.

Despite the uncertainty, Schlager appears focused on the remaining fixtures. Werner says the player has his head free for what matters now.

What’s at stake

Leipzig aim for a win against Hoffenheim to stay in the Champions League race. A loss would extend the gap to six points.

Werner warned that fewer games reduce the chance to correct course. The next results are therefore decisive for the club’s season.

Filmogaz.com will follow team updates and match developments. The Bundesliga contest will show whether Xaver Schlager can once more lift RB Leipzig when it matters most.