DAVID RAUM NEWS

Option off bench Friday Raum (ankle) is on the bench for Friday's game against Bayern Munich.

Impact It's unclear if Raum is 100 percent healthy, but his return to the bench is a welcome sight after he missed the previous 12 matches due to a nagging ankle problem. Antonio Nusa will start on the left side of midfield with Raum on the bench, but the latter could see minutes at some point in the second half.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May feature in Bayern game Raum (ankle) has been training well and could feature in Bayern's game on Friday, depending on the outcome of Thursday's final training session, according to coach Marco Rose in th...

Impact Raum (ankle) has missed the last 12 games for Leipzig but is nearing a return to action. He could feature during Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern. This season, Raum has provided one assist, created 15 chances, and delivered 47 crosses and 14 corners in six Bundesliga appearances. His return will be valuable both defensively and in set-piece situations.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training outdoors Raum (ankle) trained outdoors with the team, according to his club.

Impact Raum is back in team training, bringing confidence the defender will be an option again soon. It probably won't come this weekend after just training fully, likely to eye a return against Bayern Munich on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training indoors Raum (ankle) was pictured training indoors Monday, via his club.

Impact Raum is still working on his return, with the defender once again pictured training, although it was indoors. A return ahead of the winter break still looks doubtful, likely set to return in January.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for return soon Raum (ankle) is eyeing a December return after getting back into training, according to his club.

Impact Raum got back into training this week, having started to run Tuesday. This leaves him in a decent spot, as he will now look to return in December after missing the club's past six games. He was a regular starter to begin the season, so this would be a huge addition back, likely gaining that spot back immediately.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting 2024 return Raum (ankle) is hoping to return before the Christmas break, Leipziger Volkszeitung reports.

Impact Raum is pushing to return before the Christmas break, especially for a potential title-decider against Munich. That would be the very earliest he could return as this was expected to be a three-month recovery post surgery. Still it seems he's pushing for that and is recovering ahead of schedule, though it's impossible to trust a return before the break until he's back in full training.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives surgery Raum (ankle) had undergone and completed surgery, according to his club.

Impact Raum's ankle issues seem to be more serious than first reported, with the defender receiving surgery. He has already completed the surgery and will be stuck in a walking boot for the next few weeks. That said, his recovery will take a month or two, likely setting him up for a return sometime in December.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Raum has picked up an ankle injury and has been withdrawn from the German national team camp, according to his club.

Impact Raum suffered an injury in Sunday's game against Heidenheim, forcing his early exit in the 69th minute. Follow-up scans have revealed the injury is somewhat serious after his withdrawal, although the club is yet to announce the true extent or a timetable for his return. That said, he will hope to not be out that long, likely missing around two to three weeks and hopefully returning sometime in November.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses Wednesday Raum registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Juventus. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th...

Impact Raum had a productive day despite the loss as he took a season-high five corners and recorded three accurate crosses. He also created four chances, bringing him up to six through two UCL starts. He added two tackles and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season in victory Raum assisted once to go with 12 crosses (five accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Raum recorded his first-season assist despite creating 15 chances this season. He completed five of his 12 crosses in this game and created seven chances. Last season, he created an assist roughly every four games, so his rate has slowed slightly after five games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers six crosses in draw Raum had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Raum led the team with six crosses delivered, all of which occurred out of open play. However, only one of those crosses was accurate. The left back created a season-high three chances created, but he's been unable to register an assist so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses from open play Raum generated four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Raum attempted four crosses for the fourth game in a row this season. Despite being Leipzig's leading set-piece taker this season, he didn't have any in this game. He completed three crosses in this game, he hasn't completed more than three in any game this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in goalless draw Raum recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Raum took eight crosses without being able to complete one. He is the main set piece taker for the side having taken three corners and two free kicks in this match. He shares these duties with Xavi Simons.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Leipzig in crosses Raum crossed four times (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Raum was held off the scoresheet, but led Leipzig with four crosses in the win. The wing-back has combined for 11 crosses and three chances created while playing every minute through the opening two matches of the season.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses in win Raum had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and helped his side during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Raum was a big threat on the attacking end as usual, being his team's most effective playmaker with game highs in both chances created and crosses. One of Bundesliga's top fantasy performers among defenders, the left-back looks set for another campaign with involvement in lots of goals.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Raum assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Switzerland.

Impact Raum came off the bench late during Sunday's draw and sent in a hopeful cross that eventually fell to Niclas Fullkrug for the equalizer. Raum has fallen down the pecking order at left-back, but he's still an excellent attacker who could come off the bench, especially if Germany are chasing a goal. Still his upside is limited with his smaller bench role.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in Leipzig Raum scored twice and assisted eight times during 31 starts in the Bundesliga.

Impact Raum's first season with Leipzig was underwhelming, his second was nothing short of brilliant. The wing-back was everything Leipzig hoped for offensively and he was a solid option in the backline as well. The left-back will head into 2024/25 as one of the premier options in the Bundesliga.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Frankfurt Raum (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Raum is good to go after missing last week's match against Werder Bremen and being held out of training earlier in the week. The fullback has been a regular starter throughout the season, but cedes his spot in Saturday's XI to Lukas Klostermann.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench role Raum (strain) is available from the bench during Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Raum was a doubt in the buildup to the match after picking up the injury during the week in training. A locked in starter when fully fit, Raum cedes his spot in the starting XI to Lukas Klostermann.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone Leipzig goal Raum had an assist while crossing nine times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Raum set up Benjamin Sesko in the 38th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Leipzig in crosses and chances created in the draw. The assist was the first goal involvement since March for Raum who has combined for six chances created and 25 crosses over his last three starts.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses Saturday Raum generated 10 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Raum was back with the team Saturday following his injury and absence from their last match. He appeared to not miss a beat, notching 10 crosses, now having 10 or more in five of his past six appearances. He was also decent in the defense, notching two tackles, one interception and a clearance.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Raum is available for Saturday's clash with Heidenheim, after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Raum missed out against Wolfsburg due to the suspension but has played almost every minute he's been available for up until that point. The defender returning should send Benjamin Henrichs back to his more natural role at right-back, while Raum continues at left-back for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Raum is available for Saturday's clash with Heidenheim, after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Raum missed out against Wolfsburg due to the suspension but has played almost every minute he's been available for up until that point. The defender returning should send Benjamin Henrichs back to his more natural role at right-back, while Raum continues at left-back for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next match Raum was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 4-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Raum was shown the card in the 68th minute and will miss next week's clash against Wolfsburg through suspension. Mohamed Simakan is a candidate to lineup at left back in Raum's absence.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Incredible volume Raum generated 28 crosses (10 accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Raum peppered the box with 28 crosses from open play, and despite failing to break the deadlock this showed why Raum has such an impressive floor. The full-back is one of the most attacking options in the Bundesliga with a sky-high ceiling. On a day with better finishing from his strikers Raum could have had a handful of assists. Still he will hope to build on this volume and keep providing this service for his strikers moving forward.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE