Nagelsmann's Leipzig is eager to fight back

Liverpool players were triumphant in the first match of the last 16 of the Champions League, played on a neutral pitch in Budapest against RB Leipzig (2:0). They took advantage of the mistakes made by the German team and have a nice little cushion before the rematch at the same stadium (Wednesday, 23.00). Julian Nagelsmann's team showed that they can cope with the English champion - if only Dani Olmo found the net in the opening minutes instead of the post, it would be a different situation before the second game. The left-back of the Red Bulls, Angelino, states that his team is not giving up.

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Since arriving from Manchester City, the Spanish international has grown into one of the best players on Nagelsmann's team. The young German expert found that spark in him, perfectly fitting his qualities into the style of his team, so the former PSV Eindhoven player is currently the second scorer of the Red Bulls with eight goals this season (he also recorded 11 assists). Leipzig brought him on loan last season and bought him out last month for 21.5 million USD (2.35 billion KSH). Definitely one of the best purchases by a German club lately.Many are wondering how it is possible that Pep Guardiola did not recognize the potential in the 24-year-old left-back, even in the moments when Pep had problems in that position in City due to the injuries of Benjamin Mendy. It was recently discovered by the Spanish footballer that his compatriot "killed his self-confidence" during his stay at the Etihad.

On the other hand, he has excellent cooperation with Nagelsmann and does not stop talking in superlatives about one of the most talented experts in Europe.

"He is distinguished by his approach to the players. He instilled confidence in me from the first day and that gave my career a huge boost. When someone trusts you so much and gives you a chance week in week out, you have to give it back. He is a great coach. He can do wherever he wants. He currently leads a very good team, but imagine what he could do to have an even better team".

He also tried to explain the style of play that is represented in Leipzig.

"All we try to do in training is to get to the opponent's penalty area as soon as possible. We want to play offensively and beat opponents by running behind the backline. My task is to be placed as well as possible and if I am in a good position I will get a chance or at least send the final pass ".

The German team had their chances in the first clash with Liverpool but did not utilize them. The mistakes of Marcel Sabitzer and Nordi Mukiele ultimately brought them to defeat.

"We managed to find ourselves behind their defenders a couple of times, but their technique is amazing. Alexander Arnold is unreal with the ball, but sometimes he is too offensive. We have to take advantage of their weaknesses and create a couple of chances like in the first game. Our mistake was that we didn't convert them. "

Klopp flop deja-vu

Although Jurgen Klopp's team is in crisis, so much that the German expert had to admit that his team will not defend the throne in England, Angelino is full of respect for the opponent.

"They didn't win the Champions League and the championship for no reason. You just can't be perfect all the time. Van Dijk is very important to them in the backline. Every team has ups and downs. When they are in the mood and healthy they can beat any opponent. So, we have to be very focused ".

He is optimistic that his team can reach the desired result in the second-leg match.

"We made two mistakes and a team like Liverpool does not miss such chances, but we believe we can play a good match. There are 90 minutes left and I would say that the pressure is on them. We are still in the game," concluded the ever-honest Angelino.