RB Leipzig beat HSV 5-0, but worries about Ouédraogo overshadowed the success

Coach Martin Demichelis did not lose sight of RB Leipzig's problems after the liberating victory against Hamburger SV. “We scored eight goals here and scored seven away. We have to talk about this topic,” said the Argentine.

This showed that the defeats at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga and Como 1907 in the Champions League left traces that even the safe success against predominantly helpless Hamburg could not completely erase. “We are always brave here,” said Captain David Raum. “We have to take that with us away from home. Not everything was perfect today, but in the end we won 5-0 and we don't have to complain."

On the first matchday they defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0, before losing 3-1 in Bremen and 4-1 in Como. As a result, the coach also came under criticism. “He left us alone for now,” said Raum. “He showed greatness, sat down with all of us in individual groups, spoke in front of the team and was immediately positive.”

Worries about Ouédraogo

The success was overshadowed by the next injury to top talent Assan Ouédraogo. The national player injured his right shoulder again, which had only just recovered. “Of course I hope that it’s not that bad and that we have him back as quickly as possible,” said Raum.

Coach Demichelis was a little more pessimistic and the TV pictures didn't bode well. The club is expected to report with a precise diagnosis later today. The 20-year-old should not be an issue for the next game in Leverkusen and the following international matches for the DFB team.

David Raum explained what Leipzig is missing as a result. “He has a brutal physique that helps us a lot in games like this against opponents who are beyond their strength in tackling. We also won the second half for him,” said the national player.