AMADOU HAIDARA NEWS

Can return from suspension Haidara will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Freiburg after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Haidara missed Saturday's win over Hoffenheim while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be available to return to the squad next weekend after having started five of the seven Bundesliga matches he's been available for since the start of March.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension in loss Haidara was handed a fifth yellow card during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Haidara picked up a yellow card and will now be suspended for a Saturday clash with Hoffenheim. The midfielder has started three straight matches and could be tough to replace in the starting XI. One possible option is Konrad Laimer, who could get the start alongside Kevin Kampl.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Haidara scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Hertha Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Haidara scored his second goal in 25 appearances, a goal that proved to be crucial as the only goal of the match. The midfielder has been a more defensive option when on the pitch and has also been largely relegated to a bench option. Still when starting Haidara has been productive, even in a deeper-lying role.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in UCL loss Haidara took a shot on target and won two of three tackles in Tuesday's 7-0 Champions League defeat against Manchester City. He also made a block, a clearance and two interceptions...

Impact Haidara received his third straight start in all competitions from defensive midfield on Tuesday, but Leipzig will want no part of remembering this UCL Round of 16 performance against Man City.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench as expected Haidara (face) is on the bench for Friday's match with Bayern Munich.

Impact Haidara is on the bench Friday, after suffering a face injury during the international break. The midfielder was always expected to return to the team, though he's been an option off the bench more often than not, with just eight starts in the first half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Haidara (face) returned to individual training with RB Leipzig on Thursday.

Impact Haidara underwent a minor nose operation during this World Cup break and is expected to return to full fitness by the time the Bundesliga returns in late January. He has made 19 appearances (eight starts) in all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready after rest Haidara was rested in Saturday's win over Hoffenheim but will now be an option in Wednesday's match against Freiburg, his club have announced.

Impact Haidara didn't play in the first two games of November but will now hope for a couple more chances before the season breaks for the World Cup. With six starts in 16 appearances between the league and UCL, Haidara has primarily been a backup option this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Hoffenheim Haidara is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Haidara returns from an undisclosed injury suffered following last weekend's match against Leverkusen. The midfielder starts from the bench, with eight of his 11 league appearances coming on as a substitute.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play Haidara (undisclosed) has some hope to be fit for Saturday's match at Hoffenheim, his club announced Friday.

Impact Haidara was left on the bench for Wednesday's 4-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk and will hope to actually play if needed over the weekend. He logged an assist in his most recent appearance, a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Oct. 29.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Haidara (undisclosed) will be an option off the bench against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, per UEFA.com.

Impact Haidara had started four of the club's last six outings before picking up his knock. In those appearances, the defensive midfielder generated one assist, 11 shots (two on target) and 11 tackles (seven won). With a busy schedule before the World Cup break, Haidara should get opportunities to start over the club's next three contests.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training Haidara did not train with Leipzig on Tuesday and he will be questionable for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Shaktar Donetsk.

Impact Haidara played the second half of Saturday's win over Leverkusen and he recorded his first assist of the season, but he is dealing with an injury at the moment and might not be available against Shakhtar on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Haidara had an assist while creating two chances and taking an off target shot during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Haidara entered the match at halftime and set up Timo Werner in the 83rd for Leipzig's second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder as he's appeared in 11 matches, but made just three starts in the league.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in training Haidara trained on his own during Friday's session and will be a late call for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to his club.

Impact Haidara was left on the bench for a midweek DFB Pokal match and now appears to have greater fitness concerns. If he's not picked to start, veteran Kevin Kampl is one option to take his place in a low-value defensive-midfield role.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Haidara had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Celtic.

Impact Haidara did well to shut down Celtic and earn the clean sheet as he made five tackles and two interceptions. While he doesn't have major offensive upside, Haidara can consistently fill the stat sheet defensively when starting. More starts are on the cards for Haidara with Konrad Laimer (ankle) out until 2023, meaning Haidara is only competing with Kevin Kampl and Xavier Schlager for a starting nod in defensive midfield.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rose's revenge as Leipzig beats Dortmund, Bayern held again

Leipzig’s new coach Marco Rose has overseen a 3-0 rout of his former club Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich has been held to third successive draw in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles with injury Haidara struggled with knee injuries on the way to 20 appearances (15 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Haidara was a consistent part of the first team when healthy, though his season was cut short by a serious knee injury that cost him the final two months of the season. Haidara has shown an impressive knack for scoring in limited playing time, netting three goals throughout the season. Haidara will be a consistent part of the Leipzig squad as they deal with a heavy schedule including the Champions League once more in 2022/23.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fit once more Haidara (knee) is back in training and is healthy once more, according to manager Domenico Tedesco.

Impact Haidara has trained twice with the team and has been individual training previously. The midfielder is hoping to return to the first team for the final match of the season, a Saturday trip to Bielefeld. Even if Haidara isn't able to return Saturday it's safe to say he is fully fit heading into the off-season.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Haidara suffered an MCL injury in Mali's draw against Tunisia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Leipzig announced that he "will be out for the foreseeable future."

Impact Haidara was subbed out of Tuesday's game in the 34th minute and it is now confirmed that he injured the MCL in his left knee. There is no official timetable for his return as of yet, and there are fears that it could potentially be fairly serious.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins in on scoring Haidara scored once on one shot during Sunday's 6-1 win over Hertha.

Impact Haidara scored once, only his third goal of the season during Sunday's win, as he continued to be a fringe fantasy play. Haidara isn't worth chasing in most formats, but has shown some value when in the starting XI. Next up is a somewhat favorable clash with Bochum.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Friday Haidara provided an assist on one chance created during Friday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Haidara earned an assist and contributed multiple tackles and some solid defensive volume in general. Haidara is an interesting fantasy play, but doesn't have the upside to make him a weekly lock. He will be an outside play against Hertha Berlin next time out.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from international duty Haidara has returned from international duty with Mali and joined Wednesday's training session.

Impact Even prior to leaving for AFCON, Haidara had made just two appearances in the club's last 11 contests, both of which came off the bench. As such, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to break into the starting XI right away, though he could challenge for a spot down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs for AFCON Haidara is with Mali for AFCON and will miss most of January.

Impact Haidara is with his national team for the Africa Cup of Nations and is set to miss most of January. The midfielder will hope to produce a deep run in the tournament, meaning he could be out for the entire event. Tyler Adams could pick up some more starting time with Haidara out.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Augsburg Haidara (ankle) has been left out of the match-day squad against Augsburg on Wednesday.

Impact Haidara has made just one appearance off the bench in the club's last six outings, including his current four-match absence. Once cleared to play, the midfielder should be in contention for regular appearances in the starting XI but figures to offer limited fantasy value outside of defensive stats.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Haidara (ankle) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's trip to Augsburg, RB Leipzig announced Tuesday.

Impact Haidara is a game-time decision as he continues to train individually and recover from an ankle injury. The midfielder will hope to return Wednesday, and if he's unable to do so then he will be targeting a Saturday return against Bielefeld.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against Monchengladbach Haidara has been ruled out of the match against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Impact Haidara will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder could not recover in time from an ankle injury.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE