KONRAD LAIMER NEWS

Dealing with a strain Laimer picked up a strain during the midweek cup clash with Borussia Dortmund and will be a late call ahead of Saturday's match against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Laimer left the midweek DFB Pokal match in the 88th minute after feeling a strain, but will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's game. If he does not pass fitness, then Kevin Kampl will get the start in the defensive midfield.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in UCL loss Laimer created a chance and won three of four tackles in Tuesday's 7-0 Champions League defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Laimer lined up on the right wing Tuesday but he and his teammates will want to forget every aspect of this Round of 16 blowout defeat to Man City. Laimer is likely to return to midfield when Leipzig returns to the Bundesliga at the weekend.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Laimer is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Laimer is available once more after serving his one-match ban. The midfielder had earned a consistent starting role before the suspension and has a good chance of returning straight to the starting XI in defensive midfield.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Laimer registered three shots (one on target), one chance created, one accurate cross, three tackles (one won), one interception and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Frankf...

Impact Laimer had a decent outing to help them beat Frankfurt at home. The midfielder led his side in shots during the win. He also received his fifth yellow card of the season, though, and is now suspended for Friday's visit to Borussia Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Laimer had four tackles (three won), two clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City.

Impact Laimer was tasked with shutting down wave after wave of City attacks and did so admirably. The defensive midfielder piled the volume on throughout and was in the conversation as the man of the match. Laimer will have another majorly negative game script to pile on defensive volume in during the reverse fixture.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Wolfsburg Laimer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Wolfsburg.

Impact Laimer scored a rare goal from holding midfield during Saturday's win. The midfielder got forward in a match he was on the front foot for, returning to the scoresheet in a big way. Laimer will be in for a more defensive role during tougher matches with opponents such as Manchester City next time out.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy behind ball Laimer generated five tackles (two won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Laimer had plenty to do behind the ball during Saturday's draw, piling on the defensive volume. The midfielder has earned a nailed-on part of the starting XI and is worth consideration in all formats. Laimer also offers something goin forward when Leipzig are given the chance to flex their offensive capabilities.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Laimer (ankle) started in a friendly against Radomiak Radom.

Impact Laimer was back in the starting XI during Winter break friendlies. The midfielder will likely take a major role in the starting XI during the second half of the Bundesliga. The midfielder will hope to remain fit heading into Leipzig's Christmas break.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Laimer (ankle) spent Thursday's training session on his own, his club announced ahead of Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Laimer is still out until 2023 but it's positive to see him spending time on the training pitch following a serious ankle syndesmosis injury. He started in all five of his appearances before suffering the injury.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Now out until December Laimer has been ruled out until December after undergoing an operation on the syndesmosis ligament in his ankle, his club announced Monday.

Impact Evidently, trying to rehab the injury without surgery wasn't going according to plan so Laimer will now miss the entire first half of the season. In his absence, it will be up to Kevin Kampl, Xaver Schlager and Amadou Haidara will fill out the defensive part of midfield. Seeing as Laimer isn't trying to rush back in time for the World Cup without Austria's participation, there's no reason to wait if an operation was needed anyway.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Laimer is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Union Berlin.

Impact Laimer returns after dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out the opening two matches of the season. The midfielder starts in the center of the pitch for Leizpig during Saturday's clash with Union Berlin.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Laimer (ankle) trained with his teammates during Wednesday's session ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin.

Impact Laimer should have plenty of time to return by the trip to the capital after coming up with an injury just before the opener against Stuttgart. His presence in the squad would add another starting-caliber midfielder along with Kevin Kampl and Emil Forsberg all competing for places.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Laimer is not in the match day squad to face Koln on Saturday.

Impact Laimer faced a late fitness test but has been deemed unable to play as he will miss his second straight match. The midfielder will hope to return for next week's match at Union Berlin.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late decision Laimer (ankle) will have a decision made on his status for Saturday's match against Koln after returning in Friday's session, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Laimer missed the opener against Stuttgart and may not be quite ready to start even if he is cleared to play. When he is fit, look for Laimer to take on a rotational role in midfield after starting in 15 of his league 26 appearances last season and making another 12 starts in European competitions. If one of last weekend's starters could make way for Laimer, Benjamin Henrichs could get moved out of a central position.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle knock in training Laimer suffered an ankle injury in training and will miss Sunday's match against

Impact Laimer was likely to play some kind of role but a late issue caused him to miss the first game of the season. On the other hand, David Raum will make his first Bundesliga start for Die Roten Bullen.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight goal contributions Laimer scored four goals and provided four assists during 26 appearances in the Bundesliga.

Impact Laimer was a rotational option for the most part, playing only 1,243 minutes in the Bundesliga. Despite that reduced role he still produced eight goal contributions matching his total from the 2020/21 season in 900 fewer minutes. Laimer will be a rotational option off the bench for the most part in the 2022/23 campaign once more.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps good form going Laimer provided one assist on one chance created during Sunday's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Laimer provided a single assist during Sunday's one-sided win over Hoffenheim. The midfielder now has two goals and two assists in his last two matches as he rides a excellent purple patch. Laimer will hope to keep this form going Sunday, away against Leverkusen.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Incredible for win Laimer scored twice and provided an assist during Saturday's 4-1 win over Dortmund.

Impact Laimer had his game of the season with three goal contributions nearly doubling his total for the campaign. The midfielder was in absolutely astounding form throughout the match and is looking like a rock-solid part of the midfield. Laimer will hope to keep this brilliant form going against Hoffenheim next time out.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes at both ends Laimer had three shots (one on goal), four tackles, one foul, created two chances, and sustained one foul in the 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Offense makes matches like this exciting, but Laimer's defense made sure that Eintracht Frankfurt couldn't pull ahead. The midfielder is a good glue guy who can do seemingly everything on the pitch. He is an aggressive shooter, tackler, and even has a few crosses now and then. With this aggressive energy, expect him to make a big contribution in the next match against Borussia Dortmund.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second goal of season Laimer scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and making three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 6-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Laimer found the back of the net in the 34th minute scoring Leipzig's third goal. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his three tackles led Leipzig in the win.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists in loss Laimer provided two assists before coming off in the 61st minute of Saturday's 3-2 loss to Munich.

Impact Laimer provided two assists, once setting up Christopher Nkunku, once setting up Andre Silva. The midfielder is a strong fantasy play when starting, but rarely goes the full 90. Laimer would have more long-term value if he could consistently break into the crowded Leipzig midfield. This performance could go a long way towards that goal.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in cup match Laimer (ankle) played the final 15 minutes of Wednesday's DFB-Pokal victory against Hansa Rostock.

Impact Laimer has missed Leipzig's last three Bundesliga games since suffering an ankle injury in mid-December, but he was back on the pitch on Wednesday and should be available for selection against Wolfsburg at the weekend.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against Mainz Laimer has been ruled out of the match against FSV Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Laimer will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has failed to recover from a calf injury.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Augsburg Laimer was subbed out at halftime of Wednesday's draw against FC Augsburg, and Leipzig confirmed Thursday that he suffered an ankle injury.

Impact Laimer's 2021 is over as he's expected to miss multiple weeks, but the Bundesliga's winter break starts after this weekend so he has time to recover before the clash against Mainz on Jan. 8. Tyler Adams will likely slot into midfield in his absence against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal Laimer had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Manchester City.

Impact Laimer set up Dominik Szoboszlai in the 24th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first in the Champions League for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created in the match.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE