RB Leipzig will get their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign underway at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday (15:30 CEST). Not only will it be head coach Martín Demichelis' touchline debut in the Bundesliga, but the afternoon could also feature newly-returned striker Christopher Nkunku's first appearance in three years for RB Leipzig.
What insights does Micho have into our upcoming opponents? Which players are available? Read on for all the key quotes from today's pre-match press conference.
Team news
"I'm looking forward to the first matchday. It's not often the case that an Argentine is set to head into a Bundesliga season as head coach. I will try to enjoy it, but the three points are the most important thing. The team have worked hard for seven long weeks and have improved week by week. We're ready."
"Gladbach have made a major change compared to last season: they now play one-on-one against the ball across the entire pitch. Bayern München defend that was too, as do PSG, which is why many head coaches are now adopting this approach. That wasn't the case before. We will need to be prepared for that, as it means that our opposition will close us down immediately and will press us hard. We need to make good decisions and find ******* e. We've shown the players that and we've worked on it in training."

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