“Let’s let each other down” – Leipzig’s Poulsen wants to talk to teammates

Lost again! After losing 2-0 to Real Madrid in the Champions League, RB Leipzig also had to admit defeat to Gladbach in the Bundesliga. Attacker Yussuf Poulsen sounded the alarm after the 3-0 defeat.

“If you see the passion and will at Gladbach and then our team, you have the answer,” said the 28-year-old when asked what RB was missing at Borussia Park. “We lack a bit of will in every action. We can’t rely on each other. We let each other down.” (Quoted via kicker)

Harsh words from the long-injured striker, which are by no means surprising given Leipzig’s poor performance. At no time in Gladbach did RB manage to build on the strong performance of the past week when they shot BVB 3-0 out of the stadium. Only 47 percent of duels won were just proof that the Rose-Elf had remained far below their potential.

Although his criticism did not go so far as to deny the team spirit of his teammates –
“No team is different, we definitely are” – announced Poulsen loudly table football a discussion within the team. During the international break, the Dane wants to talk to his colleagues.

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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as.