Eljif Elmas - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Likely out until 2025 Elmas (thigh) is expected to be out until 2025, Leipziger Volkszeitung reports.

Impact Elmas suffered a thigh injury with his national team and is now set for a spell on the sideline. The attacking midfielder is expected to be sidelined until after the Christmas break. Christoph Baumgartner has been the top choice in attacking midfield with Elmas injured.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available again Elmas (strain) is an option for Wednesday's match against Juventus, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Elmas is set for a return after missing the last match due to a knock, having trained and been cleared Tuesday. The attacker will likely only serve off the bench now that he is fit, as he has only appeared for seven minutes off the bench this season despite only missing the team sheet once in six matches.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with knock Elmas picked up a knock during training and will be questionable for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Elmas will be a late call for Saturday following a slight injury. He's dropped in the depth chart, making one appearances while being an unused sub four times. The midfielder only made 14 Bundesliga appearances in 2023/24, starting twice while failing to land on the scoresheet since joining from Napoli.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Passes fitness Elmas (thigh) has passed his final rehab fitness test and will feature in the final training match ahead of Saturday's match versus Bochum.

Impact Elmas is expected to get the call for the home opener against Bochum after suffering a minor thigh injury. Barring any setbacks, Elmas will get the start in the attacking midfield for Leipzig, taking over for the departed Dani Olmo to Barcelona.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss DFB Pokal match Elmas has been ruled out for Saturday's DFB Pokal match against Essen due to injury, according to his club.

Impact Elmas has picked up an injury heading into the season, although the exact extent of the injury or how long he will be out is undisclosed. It will force him to miss their DFB Pokal match but he is expected to return to team training next week, leaving his availability for their season opener up in the air. He is expected to be a starter to begin the year, so they will hope he is fit and an option.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Leipzig Elmas made 14 appearances (two starts) during his first half season in the Bundesliga.

Impact Elmas failed to take on a major starting role after completing a move from Napoli. Dani Olmo is injury-prone, but when Olmo was fit Elmas just couldn't get on the pitch. Elmas was originally thought to be a a replacement for Emil Forsberg, but Christoph Baumgartner ended up filling those minutes instead.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back after two matches Elmas (illness) is in the squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Elmas returns from an illness which has kept him out of Leipzig's last two matches. The midfielder has started just one match in 2024.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Elmas (illness) began to train with the group Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Elmas is already close to a return after missing last week's match due to illness, as he was already back in team training Tuesday. This implies the attacker is close to a return, likely leaving him as an option to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for club debut Elmas (thigh) is in the squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Elmas is available from his club debut after missing his final two matches with Napoli due to injury. The midfielder had scored twice in 11 Serie A appearances before making the swap to Leipzig.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still struggling with thigh Elmas (thigh) trained alone during Tuesday's session, Leipzig announced.

Impact Elmas joined Leipzig with an issue in his thigh and it appears he didn't recover from it quite yet. He was able to work individually, leaving the chance for a return as soon as a Jan. 13 clash with Frankfurt open. Elmas could see substantial minutes immediately following the departure of Emil Forsberg.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Leipzig Elmas will be joining Leipzig from Napoli at the start of the winter transfer window, having agreed upon a transfer Wednesday, according to the club.

Impact Elmas is taking his talents from Italy to Germany, having transferred to RB Leipzig. The attacker will remain with the club for a long time, having signed a four-and-a-half-year contract until June of 2028. He has been decent with Napoli thus far, notching 16 appearances to go along with two goals this campaign. He should fight for minutes immediately with Leipzig and will hope to find some time on the pitch as soon as he is integrated into the squad, possibly taking over Emil Forsberg's spot after he transferred to the MLS with the New York Red Bulls.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will join RB Leipzig Elmas has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract with RB Leipzig and will join at the beginning of January, the team announced.

Impact Elmas was looking for a more consistent role and should get in the Bundesliga. He wouldn't have been available for the final match of 2023 anyway due to a thigh strain, but he shouldn't be far from returning. He has tallied two goals, eight shots (six on target), and six chances created in 16 matches (four starts) this season. He can feature in multiple positions in the midfield and offensively.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for more matches Elmas has been diagnosed with a left biceps femoris strain, Napoli announced.

Impact Elmas got hurt late last week and will skip two or three more fixtures. Piotr Zielinski (knee) could make a quick return. Jens Cajuste and Gianluca Gaetano will hold down the fort in the midfield while they are banged up.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Cagliari bout Elmas (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's match versus Cagliari.

Impact Elmas suffered a minor thigh injury late in the week and will miss out on an opportunity to start since Piotr Zielinski is hurt too. Jens Cajuste or Gianluca Gaetano will get an opportunity to be in the XI.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh problem Elmas didn't train on Friday due to a left thigh issue, Napoli informed.

Impact Elmas is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Saturday's clash with Cagliari and might be ruled out altogether. Gianluca Gaetano and Diego Demme would back up the starters in the midfield if that were the case.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off the bench Elmas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Elmas replaced Matteo Politano in the 63rd minute and scored the winner in the 79th minute assisted by Victor Osimhen. He also recorded two clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has now scored two goals in his last three league appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores in Salernitana game Elmas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two tackles (one won), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Elmas sealed the deal with a surgical shot from outside the box that was just outside of the goalie's reach for his first goal of the season. He has registered three shots (one on target), two key passes, and three crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances (one start).

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off the bench Elmas had one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Elmas came on at halftime and had one shot to show for his efforts. He has only made one start all year and is down the pecking order in Napoli's midfield rotation.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench midweek Elmas (undisclosed) drew one foul, committed one, and took one off-target shot in 45 minutes in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Elmas saw decent minutes, replacing Jens-Lys Cajuste at half-time following an ailment. The two will be in contention until Frank Anguissa (thigh) is ready to reclaim the starting job. However, he has started just once so far. He has logged three shots (one on target), three key passes, and four crosses (one accurate) in eight games.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Union Berlin game Elmas (undisclosed) trained fully Monday and has been called up for Tuesday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Elmas was a late scratch due to an ailment for the previous game, but he won't need to miss ulterior time. He'll provide depth in multiple roles as usual. He has come off the bench in four of his last five appearances, logging two key passes, three crosses (zero accurate), and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Verona game Elmas is absent from Napoli's game-day squad list to face Verona Saturday.

Impact Elmas returned with a small injury from international duty and will be better assessed after the game. Diego Demme and Gianluca Gaetano will provide depth in the midfield in this one.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in last match Elmas had one inaccurate cross and three shots (one on target) in Round 38's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Elmas had a few attempts but didn't break through. He starred more regularly than in the past as he often adapted to the right flank and took advantage of Matteo Politano and Hirving Lozano's injuries. He had hist best campaign since moving to Italy and notches six goals, three assists, 34 shots (12 on target), and 31 crosses (19 accurate) in 46 appearances (16 starts).

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Sampdoria Elmas completed a one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Elmas had to miss one after getting booked for the fifth time. He started four matches in a row, either in the midfield or as a right winger, before the sanction, recording four off-target shots, seven chances created, and 12 crosses (six accurate).

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Bologna game Elmas generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-1 win against Inter.

Impact Elmas didn't have a great game and will have to miss the next one due to yellow-card accumulation. Matteo Politano or Alessio Zerbin will man the flank since Hirving Lozano is out with a knee injury).

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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