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Heidenheim Coach Criticizes Fan Reactions After Defeat to RB Leipzig

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Frank Schmidt, the head coach of 1. FC Heidenheim, expressed frustration with supporters following the team’s narrow 1-0 loss to RB Leipzig on Sunday. The match, part of Germany’s Bundesliga, was contested at 1. FC Heidenheim’s home ground, where Loïs Openda secured the victory for Leipzig with a decisive goal in the 59th minute.

Despite the defeat, Schmidt commended his team for their performance against Leipzig, a team known for its significantly greater “individual quality.” Reflecting on the match, he acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by Leipzig, emphasizing the exhausting week his squad had endured, including a 2-1 victory in a UEFA Conference League match on the preceding Thursday.

“If the game had ended in a draw, no one would have complained,” stated Schmidt, addressing the post-match atmosphere. He criticizes the somber mood among the fans, likening their reaction to that of a mourning audience. “During the lap of honor, I thought someone had died. One or two people should think about what the team achieved at the end of a week with two games – against RB Leipzig, who have a lot of quality,” Schmidt remarked.

Coach Schmidt further illustrated the disparity in resources between the clubs, estimating that Leipzig’s squad value is “12 times” higher than that of Heidenheim’s. Despite these challenges, his focus remained on appreciating the efforts made by his players during a demanding period.

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