RB Leipzig have begun discussing the future of head coach Martin Demichelis after an inconsistent start to the season, with the club reportedly considering a return for former manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Sky Sport reports that Leipzig’s hierarchy still have confidence in the 45-year-old Demichelis, but the first internal debates over his position have taken place following a mixed set of results.
Leipzig have played six official matches so far. They recorded emphatic victories against Trier, winning 6-0, Borussia Monchengladbach, whom they beat 3-0, and Hamburg, in a 5-0 success.
However, those results have been followed by defeats by Werder, Como and Bayer. Leipzig lost 3-1 to Werder, 4-1 to Como and 2-0 to Bayer, leaving them ninth in the league.
The club are now considering Nagelsmann as a possible option. The 39-year-old is currently without a job and previously enjoyed a successful spell in charge of Leipzig.
During his time at the club, Nagelsmann guided the team to the semi-finals of the Champions League and led them to a second-place finish in the Bundesliga. Leipzig averaged 1.94 points per match under his management.