RB Leipzig's Champions League campaign remains their most pressing concern after a 2-3 home defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday night. The result leaves the Saxons with just one win from four group-stage matches, making progress to the knockout rounds increasingly difficult. It was a painful setback at the Red Bull Arena, where Leipzig had previously won ten consecutive home games across all competitions this season.

The loss adds complexity to an already unsettled picture around coach Martin Demichelis. The Argentine had appeared to steady the ship after a turbulent period that included a 1-6 hammering at Bayern Munich and a 1-4 loss at Real Madrid. Three consecutive wins, including a 2-0 Bundesliga victory at Schalke and a 2-1 DFB-Pokal win at Rot-Weiss Essen, had eased the pressure and helped Leipzig reach the cup's last 16. Demichelis himself addressed the speculation directly, telling Bild he would walk away at season's end if targets are not met. Reports from Sport Bild linking Julian Nagelsmann to the role as a shadow candidate persist, though Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer Roger Schmidt has publicly backed the current coach.

Off the pitch, winger Johan Bakayoko looks set to leave in January after falling completely out of favour, as reported by Bild. In the Bundesliga, Leipzig sit fourth with 15 points from eight games, three behind leaders Bayern Munich. Augsburg visit the Red Bull Arena on Saturday, a fixture Leipzig will be eager to win to maintain their top-four standing.