BERLIN (AP) — Davie Selke refused to celebrate despite playing a key role as Leipzig set a Bundesliga record to go second on Sunday after beating Werder Bremen 3–1.
Former Bremen striker Selke set one goal up and then sealed the win as Leipzig, the first side to remain unbeaten in its first eight Bundesliga games, closed to within two points of leader Bayern Munich.
"I've huge respect for Bremen. I know a lot of people there and I'm grateful to the club," said the 21-year-old Selke, who had been Bremen's great hope for the future before switching between the sides last year.