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Executive Turmoil at RB Leipzig: Implications of Jurgen Klopp's Involvement in Ole Werner's Sacking

Jurgen Klopp is now at the center of an executive crisis at RB Leipzig as reports emerge of managing director of sport Marcel Schafer's possible resignation. Sources suggest that tensions have risen within the club due to Klopp's pivotal role in the dismissal of head coach Ole Werner, diminishing the sporting director's authority.

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Executive Turmoil at RB Leipzig: Implications of Jurgen Klopp's Involvement in Ole Werner's Sacking

Trouble for Jurgen Klopp with sporting director ready to quit RB Leipzig after ex-Liverpool coach's key role in Ole Werner sacking

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Trouble at RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig, the Bundesliga club, is currently dealing with internal strife as Marcel Schafer, the managing director of sport, contemplates stepping down. This uncertainty arises from Jurgen Klopp's intervention in the decision to remove head coach Ole Werner, a move that sidelines the authority of the sporting director.

Published on Jun 19, 2026