RB Leipzig Team News - Soccer

Yussuf Poulsen - Out several weeks Poulsen is set to miss time due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Poulsen went down over the international break, setting him up for several weeks out due to the issues. It has only been described as a muscle issues, with the forward likely eyeing a return in December. This won't be a major loss for the club, as he has only started in two of his appearances this season, although Andre Silva could see some more time off the bench with Poulsen out.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Suffers injury Bitshiabu is out for the time being due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Bitshiabu has met an unfortunate fate during the break, as he will now miss time after suffering what appears to be a strain. He has no set timetable, although he is expected to miss out for several weeks. He will likely return some time in December, hoping to see no setbacks in his recovery process.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Castello Lukeba - Rejoining team training Lukeba (strain) is set to return to training this week and is questionable for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba has seen some good progression in his return from a strain, as he is now likely to get into team training this week. This is great news for the club, as he has missed their past three games but has been a regular starter this campaign. That said, ig he is fit to face Hoffenheim on Saturday, he will look to gain the start immediately.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lutsharel Geertruida - Expected to return soon Geertruida (strain) is returning to team training and is expected to be fit soon, according to his club.

Impact Geertruida looks to have cleared the injuries he picked up ahead of the break, as he is now expected to get back into tram training this week. IF that comes to fruit, this leaves him in a solid spot, probably returning against Hoffenheim on Saturday. He did start in his last five appearances, so he is likely to gain that spot back immediately if an option Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Possibility for return soon Raum (ankle) is eyeing a December return after getting back into training, according to his club.

Impact Raum got back into training this week, having started to run Tuesday. This leaves him in a decent spot, as he will now look to return in December after missing the club's past six games. He was a regular starter to begin the season, so this would be a huge addition back, likely gaining that spot back immediately.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Eyeing December return Schlager (knee) has returned to parts of training and is expected to be an option in December, according to his club.

Impact Schlager has received a very positive update to his status moving forward, as he will now look to return in December after missing the start of the season due to knee issues. This would be a huge addition for the squad, as he was a regular starter last season, gaining the start in all 29 of his appearances. Once he returns, he will look to gain that spot back immediately.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Return before break unlikely Simons (ankle) is unlikely to return in 2024, Leipziger Volkszeitung reports.

Impact Simons is pushing to return before the Christmas break but that currently is expected to be unlikely. The club has admitted they'd like to have him back before a Dec. 20 clash with Bayern Munich, but that would be an exceptionally quick recovery from the ligament injury.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Targeting 2024 return Raum (ankle) is hoping to return before the Christmas break, Leipziger Volkszeitung reports.

Impact Raum is pushing to return before the Christmas break, especially for a potential title-decider against Munich. That would be the very earliest he could return as this was expected to be a three-month recovery post surgery. Still it seems he's pushing for that and is recovering ahead of schedule, though it's impossible to trust a return before the break until he's back in full training.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Training Wednesday Schlager (knee) took part in team training Wednesday, Leipziger Volkszeitung reports.

Impact Schlager got back in training Wednesday, though it was largely a rehab program. The midfielder likely remains weeks away from a return, but he's actually slightly ahead of schedule. The midfielder could be back before the end of 2024 if he can progress without setbacks.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Amadou Haidara - On suspension watch Haidara generated one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute...

Impact Haidara was moved to the bench for the first time this season, getting just 23 minutes of play against Gladbach. He typically averages about 65 minutes of play per game, averaging about 2.5 clearances and about two tackles per contest, adding on to an assist on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Gets 67 minutes of play Henrichs generated one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Henrichs had picked up a slight calf injury, however he passed fitness and returned to the starting XI. This was his fifth start in a row in all competitions, collecting an assist with 13 crosses (two accurate), 10 tackles and 12 clearances in that span, making the most out of his playing time after opening the season making just three starts in nine contests.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Makes four saves in clean sheet Gulacsi had four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Gulacsi secured another clean sheet after making four saves against Gladbach. This gives him a seventh clean sheet in the Bundesliga, which currently holds the league lead, allowing just five goals with 35 saves in just 10 appearances, putting him among the best keepers in Germany. He will travel to Hoffenheim for the next contest after the international break on Nov 23, who have scored just four goals in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Starting Saturday Henrichs (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Henrichs returns to the starting XI after being added to the injury report late in the week with a calf issue. It seems it was just a minor precaution, as the defender is fit and ready to go in the final match before the international break.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 8 • GOAL.COM

Benjamin Henrichs - Questionable for weekend Henrichs (calf) is questionable for Saturday's match versus Gladbach.

Impact Henrichs picked up a minor blow to his calf and is set to be questionable for Saturday's match. He's been able to start four of the last five games in all competitions, logging in an assist with 13 crosses 9two accurate), 10 tackles and 11 clearances in that span. With Lutsharel Geertruida ruled out, Leipzig could revert to three defenders in the back, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu likely entering the starting XI against Gladbach.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lutsharel Geertruida - Out for Saturday Geertruida (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Geertruida started at right back against Celtic on Tuesday, playing 84 minutes before being forced off with a muscle strain. He had started the last five games in all competitions, totaling a goal with 10 clearances, nine crosses (five accurate) and nine tackles in that span. El Chadaille Bitshiabu is likely to see the start in the back line Saturday in his absence.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 7 • GOAL.COM

Kevin Kampl - Registers most crosses Kampl generated eight crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Tuesday's 3-1 loss against Celtic.

Impact Kampl recorded the most crosses in the game, created a chance and also recorded two tackles, one interception and one clearance. This was his first start of the Champions League campaign.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Nets on Tuesday Baumgartner scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat versus Celtic.

Impact Baumgartner netted the opener in the 23rd minute with a well placed header off a flicked corner. He completed a dribble and also made a clearance and a tackle. He has started two of his four games and this was his first goal of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Concedes three Gulacsi had two saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Celtic.

Impact Gulacsi recorded two saves and a clearance, but conceded three goals. He has started all four games in the Champions League this season and has recorded 12 saves. Next, he faces Inter Milan in the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Celtic vs. RB Leipzig: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 4

NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Celtic 3-1 RB Leipzig: Nicolas Kuhn nets double as Hoops come from behind to secure Champions League win Report as Celtic beat RB Leipzig 3-1; Christoph Baumgartner headed in for the visitors; Nicolas Kuhn scored twice for the Hoops before the b...

NOVEMBER 5 • SKY.COM

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