The team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga and a 1-4 thrashing at the hands of Como in the Champions League. Bild, a leading German publication, has highlighted the problems Demichelis is facing, including a lack of communication with his players. The Argentine coach only speaks German in the dressing room, leaving some players who don't speak the language struggling to understand his instructions.
Demichelis's inability to communicate effectively with his players has been described as "desperate". The team's poor performance has also been attributed to a lack of leadership in the dressing room and a series of unwise transfers. Leipzig's high-pressing game is also struggling to take effect, with the team lacking the players to execute it successfully.
Demichelis will have to prove his worth in the coming matches against HSV and Bayer Leverkusen. If he fails to win these games, his future at the club could be in jeopardy.