Marco Rose Criticises DFB for Suspension of RB Leipzig Star Willi Orban
RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose faces a challenging situation following the DFB’s recent suspension ruling against his key player, Willi Orban. The Bundesliga coach will miss the upcoming match against Union Berlin after receiving a second yellow card during Leipzig’s clash with Bayer Leverkusen. This setback is further compounded by the DFB’s rejection of RB Leipzig’s appeal concerning Orban, who will also be sidelined due to punishment following a controversial red card received against Bochum.
Marco Rose Voices Concerns Over DFB’s Decision
The German Football Association (DFB) upheld Willi Orban’s two-game suspension on Wednesday, stemming from a tackle on Myron Boadu during the Bundesliga season opener. During a press conference on Thursday, Rose highlighted the inconsistency between Orban’s punishment and that of Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels, who faced a similar situation last season. “We saw a comparable incident, specifically the red card given to Mats Hummels in Dortmund against us. We’re trying to comprehend why Willi Orban was banned for two games while Mats Hummels received only a one-game ban,” Rose stated.
DFB Justifies Willi Orban’s Suspension
The DFB defended their ruling with a statement explaining, “Willi Orban’s foul prevented an obvious goalscoring opportunity, and the free-kick awarded for it did not lead to a goal. For a minor foul that does not result in a goal, there is typically a two-game suspension.” This stance suggests that the DFB is establishing a precedent for future cases, emphasizing that the impact of a foul may dictate the severity of the suspension in German football.
| Player | Team | Suspension | Foul Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willi Orban | RB Leipzig | 2 Games | Prevented a goalscoring chance |
| Mats Hummels | Borussia Dortmund | 1 Game | Similar foul |
Marco Rose Also Faces Disciplinary Action
Adding to the controversy, Marco Rose himself is under suspension. As reported by Kicker, the 48-year-old Bundesliga coach will not be permitted to enter the stadium or interact with his team for a designated period surrounding the match day. This disciplinary action follows an incident where Rose expressed dissatisfaction with the DFB’s decision not to penalize Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah for a specific foul on Loïs Openda. Rose’s absence will undoubtedly present a challenge for RB Leipzig as they prepare for an important Bundesliga fixture.
The unfolding situation highlights ongoing tensions between DFB directives and team management in German football, particularly regarding player safety and the interpretation of football regulations. For now, both Marco Rose and Willi Orban will be watching their team from a distance, hoping for clarity and fairness in future judiciary decisions within the Bundesliga and the broader context of German football.
