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Busy in loss Simakan made five tackles and two clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Simakan had plenty to do during Saturday's loss as Union Berlin controlled the match for the most part. The defender is a solid fantasy play, getting forward well even as a center-back. With his role on the outside of a back three Simakan has consistently produced volume on both sides of the ball. He will hope to keep that going Monday, away against Gladbach.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Simakan (rest) is training individually to manage his workload, Leipzig announced.

Impact Simakan was spotted in individual training, sparking some concern, but it appears he's just being allowed to recover. Simakan has been playing huge minutes lately, and taking an extremely active role in defense. With a busy run-in to close out the season it's likely that Simakan has more of these rest days at the start of each week, especially on weeks with Europa League games, more likely than not, there's no injury concerns.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays strong defense Simakan had one shot (on goal), one cross, one block, three interceptions, three tackles, and sustained two fouls in the 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Though Eintracht couldn't make very much happen offensively, that was due, in part, to the aggressive defense from Simakan. The defender has been slipping a little lately, averaging slightly lower tackles and interceptions than usual. If he's lucky, this match served as a palate cleanser, and he will be ready to face Borussia Dortmund next.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first Bundesliga goal Simakan scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making an interception and two clearances during Sunday's 6-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Simakan found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring Leipzig's fifth goal of the match. The goal was the first in the Bundesliga for the defender as he finished with the second highest amount of shots and clearances in the win.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Simakan (knee) will be an option off the bench against FC Koln on Friday.

Impact Simakan has featured in five of the club's last six matches prior to suffering his knee injury. While the central defender will be a substitute option Friday, he should reclaim his place in the starting XI once deemed match fit. Even so, his lack of offensive upside will limit him to mid-range fantasy value moving forward.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids knee scare Simakan (knee) reported pain in his knee in training, but avoided any ligament damage, RB Leipzig announced.

Impact Simakan still could be at risk of missing some time in the short term with a sore knee. The defender is one to keep an eye on before a Saturday trip to Bayern Munich. If he can't go it may fall to Solomon Bonnah to take a turn at wide center-back.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Simakan (illness) was named to the match-day squad versus Union Berlin on Friday.

Impact While Simakan won't jump back into the starting XI, his presence in the squad is certainly a step in the right direction. Barring any setbacks, the defender could be in the mix for a spot on the pitch versus Manchester City on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Leipzig at Union, Alavés plays Granada

Leipzig remains without Jesse Marsch for its visit to Union Berlin as the American coach remains in isolation following a positive test for the coronavirus

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cold was COVID-19 Simakan (illness) was reported as having a cold, the cold turns out to have been COVID-19, Leipzig announced Wednesday.

Impact Simakan actually had COVID-19, but has now tested negative and is returning to full team-training. The hope will be that he is a full-go Friday, and a return to team training as opposed to individual training makes that a possibility at the very least.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

6 more positive COVID-19 cases at Leipzig, 9 in quarantine

German soccer club Leipzig has reported six more positive coronavirus cases following its Champions League game in Belgium against Brugge

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with a cold Simakan (illness) is out for Wednesday's clash with Brugge due to a cold, according to RB Leipzig.

Impact Simakan is dealing with a cold and will miss Wednesday's clash with Brugge. The defender will hope to be back for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, though the shocking amount of injuries could dictate a change in formations until Simakan returns.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Simakan featured in Sunday's friendly against Ajax.

Impact Simakan signed with Leipzig in March and joined the club in the summer after leaving Strasbourg. He has greater history as a defensive player than one of attacking value, so his value could be more situational in fantasy.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Mohamed SIMAKAN (66' - RC STRASBOURG ALSACE) RC STRASBOURG ALSACE - FC METZ 20/21

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • YOUTUBE