1st Bundesliga - Forsberg guaranteed to play in the Hoffenheim game
Marco Rose would like to fulfill Emil Forsberg 's every wish in what will probably be his last home game. The RB Leipzig coach has also given the 32-year-old Swede a guarantee that he will play, but not from the start. The head coach is sticking to his guns for the important Bundesliga match against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this Saturday (18:30/Sky).
"We had an intense Champions League game two days ago, in which Emil played almost 75 minutes. We have another important game on Tuesday," said Rose on Friday: "Emil will definitely be on the pitch. We'll see when and how, but he'll be on the pitch."
At the same time, he recalled his own departure from FSV Mainz 05 back then. "The city has become a second home for me, just like it was for Emil Leipzig. My daughter was born in Mainz, you get to know and appreciate the people there and achieve many things with the club. But the most important thing is that you have created something, left your mark and can always come back with a good feeling - a lot remains, in both directions," emphasized Rose.
After nine years, Forsberg will leave the Saxons in the winter and move to sister club New York Red Bulls. The official confirmation is only a formality. This means he will play his last home game at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday.
"Somewhere along the line, you develop a feeling for this phase of your life, getting out of your comfort zone, experiencing something new, that's how I felt at the time," said Rose, showing understanding for the change in his exceptional player, who scored Leipzig's first goal in the Champions League in September 2017. Last Wednesday, he scored again in the final group game against Bern to give RB victory in the top flight. With eleven goals in the Champions League, he drew level with Christopher Nkunku, who moved to Chelsea FC in the summer.
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- Despite his upcoming departure to New York Red Bulls in the winter, Emil Forsberg is eager to contribute in his last home game for RB Leipzig, against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
- Born and raised in Saxony, just like Marco Rose, Emil Forsberg has left an indelible mark on RB Leipzig during his nine-year tenure, scoring the club's first Champions League goal in 2017.
- As a resident of Baden-Württemberg, Marco Rose can relate to Forsberg's impending move, as he himself experienced a similar transition when departing from FSV Mainz 05.
- Forsberg's final home game in the Bundesliga will take place at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday, broadcast live on Sky, one of Germany's leading sports channels.
- While RB Leipzig faces TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in this important Bundesliga match, Emil Forsberg will be hoping to add to his impressive Champions League tally, currently tied with Christopher Nkunku in goals.
Source: www.stern.de
