Werner predicts set pieces could decide Monchengladbach-Leipzig clash

RB Leipzig head coach Ole Werner believes set pieces could play a big part in their upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Leipzig are second in the German top flight, six points behind leaders Bayern Munich after 12 games.

Since their 6-0 defeat to the reigning champions in their league opener, Leipzig have lost just once across all domestic matches (3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim).

Werner insisted that his Leipzig team must be cautious in possession to avoid counter-attacks, while also being wary of their counterpart’s set-piece threat.

“They have really solid patterns of play, as well as a clear style,” said Werner on Gladbach.

“They are extremely dangerous when they turn over the play and are also a threat from set pieces.

“They have a good structure in possession and look to find space before increasing the tempo. They are really strong from counter-attacks, they have a clear and clever way of being successful from them.

“The key will be to avoid too many mistakes in possession so we don’t give Gladbach the chance to break on us.

“We also need to carry a real threat in the final third, because they’ve defended extremely well in recent weeks. Set pieces – at both ends – will play a big part.”

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