RB Leipzig can be the next Leicester, says Tuchel

The Leipzig club underwent a rebrand controversial rebrand seven years ago, thanks to energy drink-maker Red Bull while playing in the fifth tier of German football.

Huge investment helped the club win four promotions in seven years of existence and they now sit at the summit of German football, three points ahead of reigning champions Bayern Munich.

Manager of third-placed Borussia Dortmund, Thomas Tuchel, believes that RB Leipzig are "no flash in the pan" and insists that the newly-formed club are capable of going the distance and winning the title as underdogs, much in the same way as Leicester City won the Premier League last season.

"Last year we had the phenomenon of Leicester City in England," said the Dortmund boss.

"Leipzig can do exactly the same thing. I'm convinced of that whenever I see them play".

He added: "Leipzig are no flash in the pan. They have to be taken very seriously indeed. It's comparable with what happened last season in England".

While RB Leipzig are gaining plaudits for their play on the field, they are widely renowned for being 'Germany's most hated club' and many will undoubtedly be hoping for them to slip up sooner rather than later.