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Demichelis returns to Bayern Munich as Leipzig head coach seeking victory

By WAF News Desk 2 min read
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Demichelis returns to Bayern Munich as Leipzig head coach seeking victory

Martín Demichelis will manage RB Leipzig against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, marking a return to the club where he spent 12 years as both player and coach. According to Bavarian Football Works, the Argentine manager expressed mixed emotions about the reunion, stating his respect for Bayern whilst emphasising his desire for Leipzig to secure three points.

Demichelis told FCBayern.com that his time in Munich shaped him personally and professionally, fulfilling his long-held ambition to manage in the Bundesliga at a top-level club. Despite the emotional significance of facing his former employer, he made clear that nostalgia would not override his competitive instincts on the pitch.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany praised Demichelis's credentials ahead of the fixture, citing his Argentine league title and an impressive performance with Mallorca against Real Madrid. The two share history from their Manchester City days, and Kompany acknowledged Leipzig's stability as a club, though he stressed that mutual respect ends when the match begins.

Kompany indicated Bayern will approach Saturday as an opportunity to respond positively following their recent draw with Viking, focusing on delivering a convincing home performance rather than dwelling on the personal dimensions of facing a former colleague.

Reporting from Bavarian Football Works (Bayern)

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