MOHAMED SIMAKAN NEWS

Out against Augsburg Simakan (knee) is not in Leipzig's match day squad for Saturday's clash against FC Augsburg.

Impact Simakan will miss Saturday's match with a knee injury. Lukas Klostermann and Willi Orban are starting in central defense against Augsburg.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Simakan (knee) only participated in individual training Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against FC Augsburg.

Impact Simakan picked up a knee injury after Saturday's match with Hertha Berlin and could sit out against Augsburg. If that is the case, then Lukas Klostermann can transition back to the starting XI to pair alongside Willi Orban and Josko Gvardiol in the back.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Simakan (strain) is available for Saturday's clash with Mainz, kicker.de reports.

Impact Simakan withdrew from the French U-21 national team due to a minor muscular problem but was deemed fully fit for Saturday's clash. The defender has largely fallen out of the starting XI of late, with Benjamin Henrichs seeing consistent starts at right-back.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Leipzig with muscle injury Simakan is leaving the French u-21 National Team squad due to muscular problems, Leipzig announced Monday.

Impact Simakan played the full 90 minutes in Saturday's youth national team friendly defeat against England, but he will miss Tuesday's clash against Spain as he has returned to Leipzig to undergo medical tests for a muscle injury. His status for next weekend's Bundesliga clash against Mainz is uncertain, but even when fit Simakan has started just four of Leipzig's 13 games across all competitions since the winter break.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Simakan (strain) will be an option off the bench against Stuttgart on Friday.

Impact Simakan was left out of the squad for three of the club's last five outings due to lingering injury concerns. In those two appearances, the right-back managed one goal on two shots (one on target), five clearances and two tackles (two won). With Simakan on the bench, Benjamin Henrichs will feature in the right-back role.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Simakan (strain) returned to training Thursday, Leipzig announced.

Impact Simakan made a return to training Thursday after missing a Tuesday clash due to a muscular issue. The defender will hope to return to the starting XI at the first chance, a Friday clash with Stuttgart.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out with muscular issue Simakan (muscular) missed Tuesday's 6-1 win over Schalke due to a muscular issue, Leipzig announced.

Impact Simakan was ruled out with a muscle issue, pushing Benjamin Henrichs into the starting XI. Simakan's next chance to return is a Friday clash with Stuttgart, and if he is unable to return on short notice it would likely be Henrichs getting another start at right-back.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new contract Simakan signed a contract extension through 2027 with RB Leipzig, it was announced Tuesday.

Impact Simakan has gotten off to an impressive start over his first season-and-a-half in Leipzig, now earning a new deal. Whether or not he sticks around or transfers to cash in on his potential, Simakan is also a solid offensive contributor with two goals and four assists in 16 league and UCL appearances this season (15 starts).

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out against Bremen Simakan is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Simakan will miss Saturday's match after suffering a back injury in the buildup. The defender has made nine starts in the league and now has two months to recover before the resumption of the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful with back pain Simakan is considered a doubt to play in Saturday's match at Werder Bremen due to pain in his back, his club have announced.

Impact Simakan has scored once and logged two assists over his last four appearances, playing exceptionally well as the World Cup approaches. If he's unable to start, Marcel Halstenberg could take over at right-back for one more game.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens goal-scoring account Simakan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Simakan scored once, his first Bundesliga goal in his ninth start. The right-back has found success all over the back line, at right-back and center-back depending on formation. Simakan isn't necessarily an offensive powerhouse but he does have two goals and four assists across 16 appearances in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Freiburg Simakan (shoulder) will feature in the starting XI against Freiburg on Wednesday.

Impact Simakan has started five of the club's previous six contests before picking up his shoulder problem. In those outings, the right-back recorded two assists, two shots (zero on target) and four crosses (one accurate). As such, Simakan should offer decent fantasy value heading into Wednesday's tilt.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return Wednesday Simakan (shoulder) is "making good progress" ahead of Wednesday's match against Freiburg and a decision on his status will be made ahead of the game, his club have announced.

Impact Simakan missed Saturday's win over Hoffenheim and evidently isn't far off from returning. He's logged two assists over his las three starts and will hope to play a couple more times before the mid-season pause for the World Cup. If he isn't ready to start, Marcel Halstenberg would likely get another chance at right-back.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder injury Simakan is not in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Simakan picked up the injury in the buildup to the match with Marcel Halstenburg replacing him in the starting XI. Simakan has been the primary right-back for Leipzig, starting eight league matches while helping his side keep one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist on Wednesday Simakan had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately, making three interceptions and four tackles (winning three) during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Sha...

Impact Simakan set up Andre Silva in the 50th minute assisting Leipzig's second goal. The assist was the defender's third in six Champions League starts to go along with a goal and 16 tackles as Simakan continues to line up at right-back in a back four setup for Leipzig.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Simakan logged one assist from one chance created, made three interceptions and logged five tackles (one won) during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Simakan is seldom one to make a major offensive splash but he's now recorded two assists in his last four starts, with both coming in UCL matches against Celtic and now Real Madrid. While he's dealt with more rotation in recent weeks, Simakan appears to be up to the task when lined up in European competition.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Simakan logged one assist during a 3-1 win against Celtic on Wednesday.

Impact Simakan played an hour against VfL Bochum on Saturday. The limited minutes that day allowed him to play more Wednesday. Fortunately for Simakan, the tactic was beneficial. He logged an assist of a 77th-minute goal scored by Andre Silva. Simakan has contributed to two goals across his three Champions League games played during 2022.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Bochum Simakan is fit and in the starting Xi to face Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Simakan returns from a back injury that kept him out of Leipzig's previous match. The defender has made five starts on the season helping Leipzig to one league clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Bochum Simakan (back) is off the injury report and is expected to be available for Saturday's clash with Bochum, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Simakan is off the injury report and should be straight back in the starting XI. The defender has been a nailed-on starter at right-back since the arrival of new boss Marco Rose, and should be an option Saturday. Bochum offer little threat going forward, and should give Simakan a plethora of chances to bomb forward and get involved in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for weekend Simakan will miss Saturday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach due to back issues, Leipzig announced Friday.

Impact Simakan has started seven consecutive matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League either in central defense or at right-back, but he is set to miss Saturday's match with a back injury. Leipzig's depth along the back line means they will have options to replace him in the XI.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Real Madrid Simakan (undisclosed) was named to the starting XI against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Simakan maintains his place in the starting XI despite having been subbed off early versus Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The defender has featured in a right-back role in his last two contests in which he has registered one goal on one shot, one assist and six crosses (three accurate). As long as he stays in this role, Simakan should continue to provide solid fantasy value compared to when he lines up as a central defender.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frequent starter Simakan made 28 appearances (23 starts) in his first season with Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Impact Simakan joined Leipzig in the summer and looked to be immediately comfortable in the first team. The center-back was excellent on the outside of the back-three and consistently produced impressive fantasy value on the back of his propensity for filling the stat sheet. Simakan is one of the most intriguing central defenders in the Bundesliga due to his hybrid role getting forward like a wing-back while lining up in the center of the defense.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Simakan was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Monday's 3-1 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Simakan was shown the yellow card in the 23rd minute, his fifth of the season. The centerback will be suspended for Leipzig's next match with Augsburg, but is eligible to return for the season finale at Bielefeld.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE