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Not expected to train for two weeks Nkunku (strain) is expected to return to training during international break, according to manager Marco Rose. ""The plan is to have him back out on the training pitch by around th...

Impact Nkunku is now set to miss more time after reaggravating his strain against Borussia last Friday. This is not good news for the forward, who has the second most goals in the league with 12. He is likely to take the international break to recover and ease back to training, in hopes the he will be ready to return in April.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Injured in closing stages Nkunku was forced off in the second half of Friday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund due to a muscle injury.

Impact Nkunku was forced off in the 84th minute after feeling something in a muscle during a sprint. Nkunku had just returned from a muscle strain so a reinjury seems likely for the attacking dynamo.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dortmund Nkunku is in Leipzig's starting lineup for Friday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Nkunku is starting a Bundesliga match for the first time since November as he lines up alongside Andre Silva in the front-two on Friday.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Nkunku is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Nkunku was a late fitness test after dealing with a muscle strain in recent weeks. The attacker starts from the bench having scored 12 goals in 16 appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for weekend Nkunku (strain) will be a game time decision for Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, Leipzig announced Friday.

Impact Nkunku came off the bench in both of Leipzig's last two games against Wolfsburg and Manchester City in the Bundesliga and Champions League, but his status is once again uncertain heading into the Frankfurt match on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise addition to bench for UCL Nkunku (strain) is in Leipzig's match day squad for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City.

Impact Nkunku returned from a months-long knee injury to record an assist off the bench in the Bundesliga last weekend before picking up another minor injury that put him in doubt for Wednesday's game. But it turns out he is fit enough to be available versus City and may see some playing time off the bench.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Man CIty Nkunku (strain) will not be available versus Manchester City on Wednesday after manager Marco Rose told reporters, "Of course we're missing Nkunku and Olmo, but we're positioned we...

Impact Nkunku made a brief 21-minute cameo against Wolfsburg on Saturday but finds himself once again dealing with an injury. Even with Nkunku healthy, the return of Timo Werner may have forced Nkunku to settle for a spot on the bench anyway. Still, once fully fit, Nkunku should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI on a weekly basis even if he's not a lock.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Nkunku (strain) picked up a minor injury during training and is set to be reevaluated ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City.

Impact Nkunku has already missed five matches with a knee injury and is in jeopardy of missing another one with a strain. Prior to his injuries, the Frenchman has made 20 starts in 21 appearances in all competitions while generating 15 goals and one assist on 59 shots (28 on target) and 37 chances created. He has also totaled the second most goals in the Bundesliga with 12. Andre could start as forward if Nkunku does not recover in time.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with assist Nkunku assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Wolfsburg.

Impact Nkunku made his way back onto the pitch and got on the scoresheet straight away with an assist. When fully fit Nkunku is a top option in all formats, with the ability to take over matches against any opponent. Nkunku will hope to pick up right where he left off before a long-term knee issue.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Nkunku (knee) has been training well and will be an option for Saturday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg, RB Leipzig announced on Friday.

Impact Nkunku could be set to make his first appearance since before the World Cup after recovering from a knee injury he picked up in mid-November. But Leipzig manager Marco Rose says he's not quite 100 percent fit yet and almost certainly won't be ready to start in the Wolfsburg match.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Nkunku (knee) was able to participate in full training with RB Leipzig on Tuesday, and he can hope to be available for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg.

Impact Nkunku has been out since suffering a knee injury just before the World Cup in November, but he is close to being able to return to action. Leipzig have a big Champions League Round of 16 tie with Manchester City coming up next week, so Nkunku will surely aim to get fit in time for that game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Nkunku (knee) was seen limited in his first day back in training and he still has a long way to recovery.

Impact Nkunku has missed four straight matches with a knee injury, but is making great process after appearing in his first training session. The 25-year-old has been a huge loss for the team as he is second in the league in goals scored with 12. Timo Werner and Andre Silva will continue to work up to in his absence.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting February return Nkunku (knee) is targeting a return in February or March, manager Marco Rose told reporters.

Impact Nkunku continues to near a return, and has even made a return to individual training, but Rose was quick to say Nkunku is still on his normal schedule. A return at the end of February or start of March seems to be the most likely time frame. In his place Andre Silva will likely see consistent playing time.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Progressing with recovery Nkunku (knee) was pictured running during Leipzig's training session Thursday.

Impact Nkunku likely still needs more time to fully recover from a knee injury he suffered in November which ruled him out of the World Cup, but he's making progress towards potentially being able to return once the Bundesliga resumes later this month.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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