Leipzig, Marsch Agree Ending Agreement
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After three successive Bundesliga defeats, Red Bull Leipzig and coach Jesse Marsch agree on ending the latter's coaching duty with the team.
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Until Sunday, Leipzig had never sacked a coach since they joined the top flight in 2016.
Red Bull Leipzig announced Sunday that coach Jesse Marsch is leaving his job with immediate effect, amid a disappointing season for the ambitious Bundesliga side.
Marsch, 48, had come under increasing pressure due to a series of poor results, with Friday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin, and the team's third successive Bundesliga defeat.
Until Sunday, Leipzig had never sacked a coach since they joined the top flight in 2016.
#RBLeipzig and head coach Jesse #Marsch have mutually agreed to part ways. Jesse Marsch has been released from his contract with immediate effect.
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"The decision is the result of an in-depth analysis and intensive discussions after the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin," the club said in a statement on their website.
Assistant coach Achim Beierlorzer will take charge of the team ahead of the upcoming home Champions League game against Manchester City.
"I remained hopeful that after a troubled start to the season and inconsistent performances, we would find more cohesion and stability as a group and turn our fortunes around," expressed Marsch, who replaced Julian Nagelsmann as Leipzig coach for the 2021–22 season.
"After a discussion with (club CEO) Oliver Mintzlaff, we came to the joint decision to make a change in the coaching position."
Mintzlaff said that "it is a shame that things did not work out as we had hoped with this setup, and that this step has now become necessary."
