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Competitive disadvantage? RB Leipzig with severe criticism of Saxony’s government
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Updated at 7:06 p.m .:
Leipzig – No spectators in professional sport, so the rule in Saxony again from Monday. Must be at least three games long RB Leipzig play again in front of empty stands in your own stadium. For the Red Bulls this is definitely the reason to use clear words.
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No spectators in the stadium: RB Leipzig has reacted with severe criticism to the latest corona measures by the Saxon state government. © Thomas Bachmann / dpa
“We have no understanding, however, that the Saxon government even allowed this situation to come about,” said the German runner-up in a statement on Saturday.
The highest infection rate of all federal states, along with the lowest vaccination rate, is evidence “that the politicians in Saxony have not yet managed to implement viable concepts to effectively contain the pandemic.”
Saxony’s government announced on Friday evening that in the wake of the latest Corona restrictions, spectators in professional sports were again prohibited.
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The regulation should initially apply until December 12th.
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“Understand that everything has to be done now”
The club had hoped to put such a situation behind them. “We are also sorry for our fans,” it said. © Jan Woitas / dpa
For RB Leipzig this means that the Red Bull Arena will remain empty at least against Bayer Leverkusen (November 28), Manchester City (December 7) and Borussia Mönchengladbach (December 12). A situation the club had hoped to leave behind.
“We are also sorry for our fans that we cannot greet them in the stadium – football without fans is simply a different game. In addition, there is the sporting competitive disadvantage, as we are currently the only first division team to play their upcoming home games against an empty backdrop must, “said RB to the German press agency.
The Bundesliga club was concerned about the situation in the Free State. “We therefore accept and respect the new legal situation, because we understand that everything must now be done to stop the further increase in corona infections,” it said.
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That’s what Trainer Marsch says about it
RB Leipzig coach Jesse Marsch has expressed understanding that his team will have to play the next home games without spectators.
“Of course we are disappointed, but the situation in society is more important now than what happens in the stadium,” said the American after the 2-0 defeat in the Bundesliga on Saturday at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
“Many people are sick and died, so you have to find solutions. It’s difficult to be back in this situation now,” added the 48-year-old.
But the measures are “more important than football”, even if football is important for people’s motivation to live.
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Cover photo: Thomas Bachmann / dpa
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