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Chapter 22 Rangnick's Crisis

"What...does this mean?"

Rangnick thought he had misheard, but Mintzlaff repeated, "The group believes you are not suitable to be the coach of Leipzig."

"Why are you so surprised? I told you when I approached you that you only have three chances to play, and you need to prove yourself in those three matches."

"Yes, we've won three straight games."

Rangnick shrugged.

He had always been the one considering leaving the team, and he never thought that the club would take the initiative to ask him to leave.

Having just secured three consecutive wins, he should have earned the trust of the Red Bull Group.

"Yes, it's a three-game winning streak. But as you know, we can't just look at the final results when evaluating a coach."

Mintzlaff explained, "Although we won the game, Leipzig is in a state of chaos under your management."

"You know, teams with disorganized tactics rarely make it to the end."

Although not a professional football player, Mintzlaff clearly has some understanding of football.

Why was RB Leipzig able to finish second in the 3. Liga last season and thus be promoted to the 2. Bundesliga? It was all thanks to the players' exceptional tactical execution.

As a result, this season, the team's on-field tactics suddenly became inexplicable. What do the club's management think?

"It's actually very simple. The group believes that your success is only temporary and that you are not capable of handling the competitions to come."

Mintzlaff stood up from the sofa and looked down at Rangnick: "Ralph, I know you're a very experienced coach and very courageous. But... sometimes being too stubborn isn't good. If you weren't willing to make such big reforms, perhaps the group wouldn't have made a decision so soon."

"Claudio Ranieri will replace you in one month."

After saying this, Mintzlaff turned to leave, but was quickly stopped by the anxious Rangnick.

Rangnick had just figured out the third tactical principle in Leipzig, so how could he possibly be willing to leave now?

"Hey, Oliver!"

"I don't understand why you're worried about my reforms. Isn't your goal promotion to the Bundesliga? How can you get promoted without large-scale reforms?"

Rangnick wasn't exactly a good-tempered person, and his tone was now rather harsh.

"Red Bull's goal is indeed to get promoted to the Bundesliga, and within two years."

"Success must be achieved within two years to generate immediate commercial value. Have you considered that if your massive reforms go wrong, the team's promotion to the Bundesliga could be indefinitely delayed?"

"Three years? Or five years? Ralph, you know we can't wait that long."

"..."

Rangnick remained silent.

After a conversation, he roughly understood what Mintzlaff meant.

Compared to risky reforms, spending money to buy strong players is clearly a more secure option for sponsors.

Well, it turns out that the ideas of Leipzig's top management and their own tactical philosophy have always been in conflict.

Watching Mintzlaff walk away, the German coach clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with resentment.

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"Wow, beautiful Goodman!"

"I'll control you!"

After three consecutive wins, the atmosphere at Leipzig's training ground is excellent, and Hao Ren, who just provided an assist, is now extremely arrogant.

His loan is almost paid off!

Meanwhile, outside the training field, Rangnick and Almas were having a heated conversation, seemingly oblivious to the players' training progress on the field.

"So what? We really have to pack up and leave?"

Almas was stunned when he suddenly received this astonishing news.

Even with a three-game winning streak, they still have to leave. Isn't the club owner's vision a bit too high?

"No!"

Rangnick gritted his teeth, his tone resolute: "I will stay here, I will definitely stay here."

"oh?"

Almas was somewhat surprised: "I remember you told me a month ago that you didn't like it here and wanted to leave as soon as possible. What's going on now? What happened?"

"Hiss... Phew, what happened doesn't matter, what matters is that I won't leave like this."

Rangnick's tone was serious, as if he had made up his mind to stay, which left Almas somewhat confused.

Did you develop feelings for the game after just five matches?

Is that really so exaggerated?

"I think you still need to reconsider. As you've seen, the higher-ups don't respect your ideas at all, and you never get support for anything you want to do."

"I must stay!"

Rangnick roared, startling Almas who was standing next to him.

Not only Almas, but Hao Ren, who was bragging to his teammates on the training field, also noticed what was happening here.

"What's wrong?"

The players all looked towards the sidelines, with Hao Ren turning his entire body around, clearly intending to watch the drama unfold: "They're arguing, huh? Let's wait and see if they start fighting. Chicken Bro, you and I will come together and take down those two old men in no time."

"Is that so? Ralph seems to be in pretty good shape. You won't be able to take him down so easily, will you? Haha."

Kimmich laughed, while Hao Ren pondered the reason why the two coaches suddenly started arguing.

"That shouldn't be happening. We've already won three straight games and they're still arguing. Aren't three straight wins enough?"

Last season, Leipzig achieved a three-game winning streak and even a four-game winning streak in the 3. Liga, but Hao Ren was just a substitute player at that time and did not have the exaggerated sense of participation he has now.

Therefore, Hao Ren now sees it as a strange thing that the two new coaches are arguing.

However, the argument between Rangnick and Almas ended quickly.

Leipzig's coach walked onto the pitch: "Stop watching, get moving!"

"You're resting before today's training is even finished?"

"Get moving, get moving! It's a bit tense! Time is limited, so we need to get as much done as possible in the limited time we have! Do you want to just coast through today?"

"Efficiency! Where is the efficiency?!"

After being scolded by Rangnick, the players quickly got back to their work.

Hao Ren, who was just shouting that he would take down Rangnick, is now silent.

Ralf is a really strict guy; he even puts pressure on the players during training.

I have no words to express my suffering!

"Master, why aren't you saying anything? Aren't we supposed to take down Ralph together?"

During the turnaround run, Kimmich secretly came to Hao Ren's side.

"Shh, don't speak!"

Hao Ren signaled to Kimmich to keep quiet. It would be disastrous if Rangnick overheard their conversation.

"Master, focus on training. We'll take you to fight him when we have time."

"..."

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