Players to Watch
Maxi Beier & Waldemar Anton: Fresh off a match-winning goal versus Lille, Maxi Beier will enter this match with an extra "pep in his step". The home fixture against Leipzig earlier in the season will also give him confidence. The 22-year-old scored and assisted in that game, leading to a crucial 2-1 win. When provided with trust and a properly defined role, Maxi gives every defense a headache. Furthermore, it will be interesting to observe Waldemar Anton's position. The center-back started over Yan Couto on Wednesday after being out of the lineup for multiple weeks. Will he start again, or will Kovac opt for a more traditional backline of Bensebaini - Schlotterbeck - Can - Ryerson? It depends on how they want to build up against Leipzig's press...
Benjamin Šeško & Lois Openda: The one-two punch of Šeško and Openda has salvaged many results for Leipzig this campaign. Their combination of raw athleticism and agility makes them a nightmare to mark. Specifically Openda is exceptional at playing with his back to the goal and turning on the afterburners in an instant. In total, the striker partnership has produced 9 assists and 17 goals in the Bundesliga so far.