Leipzig reportedly add Henriksen to teaching shortlist

By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Bo Henriksen is the most recent coach linked with RB Leipzig, because the membership seek for a long-term substitute for Marco Rose.

RB Leipzig have recognized Mainz head coach Bo Henriksen as a candidate to take over on the membership this summer time, in accordance with Sky Germany.

Marco Rose was dismissed final month and changed on an interim foundation by Zsolt Löw, who is ready to see out the season whereas the membership seek for a long-term substitute.

Henriksen has reportedly impressed Leipzig’s hierarchy along with his outcomes at Mainz. Since his appointment, the Danish coach has lifted the group from the brink of relegation to the race for European qualification.

Regardless of signing a contract extension with Mainz till 2027 as not too long ago as January, Henriksen is now being linked with a possible transfer away in the summertime.

Mockingly, Leipzig leapfrogged Mainz into fourth place on the weekend. Die Roten Bullen edged Wolfsburg 3-2, whereas Henriksen’s facet suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hoffenheim.

He isn’t the one title into account. Different coaches linked with the Leipzig job embrace Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), Roger Schmidt (at present unattached), Danny Röhl (Sheffield Wednesday), and Cesc Fàbregas (Como).