Lois Openda - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Ban over Openda is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Openda has cleared his ban after seeing two yellow cards in their last outing, with the forward set to return after seeing a red card. He should see the start immediately in his return as he is a regular starter when fit, starting in 22 of his 23 appearances this campaign.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Wednesday Openda was shown a pair of yellow cards and sent off during Wednesday's clash with Stuttgart.

Impact Openda was handed his marching orders for a pair of yellow cards. The forward will now miss a Saturday trip to Bochum, potentially bringing Eljif Elmas into the starting XI for that clash.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another assist Openda assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact This marked the second straight league game with an assist and the third straight league game with a goal contribution for Openda. He also registered at least two shots on target for a third time in four outings and accounted for at least two chances created for a fifth time in 16 appearances on the campaign.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists before break Openda assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 5-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Openda got on the scoresheet in the final match before the break, setting Benjamin Sesko up for the equalizer in the second minutes. Openda could hardly touch the ball after that point, as Bayern smothered Leipzig. Openda should have far more room to operate in most matches moving coming out of the break.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Openda scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Openda was back on the scoresheet during Sunday's win, scoring and peppering Kevin Trapp's goal. The forward is one of the top in the Bundesliga and is thriving once more as Leipzig fight for a Champions League place. Openda will continue to lead the line in all competitions coming out of the Christmas break.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal, assist in loss Openda scored one goal and assisted on another in RB Leipzig's 3-2 loss to Aston Villa Tuesday.

Impact Openda was Leipzig's most aggressive player with six shots (two on target). He created three chances and was rewarded on the overall stat sheet but his club fell on a late goal. Openda may not be as successful Sunday againt Eintracht Frankfurt, as the side has allowed just 18 goals in 13 Bundesliga contests.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Applies pressure on the attack Openda generated three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Holstein Kiel. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Openda registered a minimum of three shots for the third time in six league matches, and he is up to a total of 16 shots and seven shots on target in that span. This also marked the fifth straight league game in which he accounted for at least one chance created.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of three goals Openda had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Openda set up Antonio Nusa in the 19th minute assisting Leipzig's second goal while leading the team in shots and chances created. Openda has two assists while combining for eight shots, five chances created and six crosses over his last three Bundesliga starts.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starts Saturday Openda (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Openda is back with the team after a slight scare mid-week, having overcome his undisclosed issues. The forward should remain in the starting XI moving forward, as he has only missed one start all season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Openda (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's match against Dortmund, according to his club.

Impact Openda is set for a late fitness test, with the forward to be tested in the final training session ahead of the match, with the squad leaving a spot open for his deployment. This would be a huge boost for the squad, as Openda has only missed one start all season. That said, he will hope to see the start if fit, although the club may be cautious and leave him on the bench, with Yussuf Poulsen being his likely replacement in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Openda is questionable for Tuesday's DFB Pokal match against St. Pauli, according to his club.

Impact Openda looks to be dealing with some issues following Saturday's win, with the forward now questionable for Tuesday's match. The club did not announce what his injury is or any more information on his situation, leaving his status up in the air for the most part. He has started in all but one of their matches this season, so they will hope he is an option, with Yussuf Poulsen or Andre Silva as his likely replacements if left out.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bangs in goal Openda scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Openda was able to star a sixth match in a row at forward, scoring a third goal to add on to two goals in that span. He was among the top goal scorers in the Bundesliga in 2023/24 with 24 goals, therefore his form is no surprise as he continues to be one of the top attackers in the league.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Wednesday Openda assisted once to go with six shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Openda assisted the opening goal of Wednesday's match as his through ball in the 30th minute set up Benjamin Sesko's strike. It was one of the three chances he created in the match and he also recorded a team-high six shots. He added an accurate cross and a tackle before he was subbed off in the 91st minute for Andre Silva.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in massive win Openda scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Openda extended his goal record for the season to three, and with four shots and three on target, this was his biggest tally of the season. Openda is continuing an impressive fantasy trait of providing multiple returns per game. This is the second game this season in which he has had two returns, and he did it in three of his last nine games at the end of last season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missed penalty in 0-0 draw Openda generated three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Openda had the opportunity to hand his side the victory, but his penalty effort was saved in the 74th minute. The forward scored two goals in the win over Leverkusen before the international break. He picked up three shots for the second time this season and got two of those shots on target.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace to sink Leverkusen Openda scored two goals from two shots while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Openda found the back of the net in the 57th and 80th minutes with his second goal being the game winner to hand Leverkusen their first loss since the 2022-23 season. The goals were the first of the season for the forward through two matches as he's combined for five shots and four crosses as the main forward for Leipzig.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in season opener Openda had three shots (one on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses and drew four fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Openda couldn't open his scoring account here but it wasn't due to a lack of trying as the forward paced his team in shots attempted and constantly moved around the opposition's box to put himself in a better position. After finding the back of the net 24 times in his first Bundesliga campaign, Openda will try to match or even surpass his mark this season.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku’s equalizer against Slovakia is disallowed after handball by Loïs Openda | UEFA Euro 2024

JUNE 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Excellent debut Openda scored 24 goals and added seven assists in 34 appearances (33 starts.)

Impact Openda was utterly brilliant during his first season in Leipzig, totaling new career-highs across the board. The striker seems set for an elite combo alongside Benjamin Sesko, as the two caught fire in the back half of the season. Openda could compete for the Golden Boot in 2024/25 if he can continue this trajectory.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in draw Openda registered two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Openda slowed down after a blistering hot start to the season and he was shut down entirely in the penultimate match of the season. The forward is working to gel alongside Benjamin Sesko who should be his long-term strike partner in the 2024/25 season and moving forward. Openda has scored 24 goals during his first season in the Bundesliga.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in win Openda scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and four chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Openda continued his hot streak Saturday as he scored in the 23rd minute to tie the match at 1-1, then assisted Mohamed Simikan's goal in the 46th minute to take the 3-1 lead. He now has 31 goal contributions in Bundesliga play this season, 10 of which have come in his last six matches. He also created a season-high four chances and made two clearances before he was subbed off in the 88th minute for Lukas Klostermann.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Openda scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Openda cannot be stopped at the moment, as he registered yet another goal, finding the back of the net in the 85th minute. This gives the forward his sixth goal contribution in his past three appearances, now having 29 goal contributions on the season, destroying the 25 he had last campaign.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Wolfsburg Openda scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Openda was very quiet for most of the contest but then things changed for him in the 82nd minute, when he perfectly shielded the ball from the defender and then turned around to seal the 3-0 win with a clinical finish. The striker has been amazing in his first year in Germany, with 22 goals over 29 appearances, including five over the last four.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Wolfsburg Openda scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in all four goals Openda scored twice and had two assists while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Openda set up goals in the 1st and 54th minutes while scoring himself in the 18th and 44th and leading Leipzig in shots and chances created in the match. The forward's goals pushed him over 20 for the season as he has six goal involvements, 14 shots and four chances created across his last three league starts.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku’s equalizer against Slovakia is disallowed after handball by Loïs Openda | UEFA Euro 2024