RB LEIPZIG NEWS

Conrad Harder - Notches assist Harder assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Harder would receive an assist Friday, linking up with Tidiam Gomis in the 60th minute of the outing for the club's only goal. This does mark a second straight game with a goal contribution for Harder, earning an assist and a goal last time out. That said, that does account for all of his goal contributions this season, with three in 12 appearances (four starts).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tidiam Gomis - First goal of campaign Gomis scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-1 loss versus Union Berlin.

Impact Gomis would appear off the bench Friday and earned his first goal of the campaign, finding the back of the net in the 60th minute for the club's lone goal of the match. That said, this marks his first goal contribution all season as well, only his sixth appearance of the season. He will probably remain in a bench role moving forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Concedes three against Berlin Gulacsi made three saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 defeat to Union Berlin.

Impact Gulacsi had himself a rough match Friday, with the keeper allowing three goals while only making three saves. This ends his three-match streak with a clean sheet, remaining at seven in 14 appearances this season. He will face Leverkusen in their final match ahead of the winter break, unlikely to see a clean sheet against a top team in the league.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Available off bench Werner (strain) is on the bench for Friday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact Werner will add depth to an attacking line that's missing Antonio Nusa (ankle) and Romulo (knee) due to injury. He'll wait for his chance off the bench, though, as Conrad Harder will get the nod at the striker role once again.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Back available Friday Werner (strain) is back available for Friday's clash against Union Berlin, coach Ole Werner said in the press conference.

Impact Werner missed all the games since late September and only logged in one minute of play this campaign, but the striker is back available for Friday's clash against Union Berlin after recovering from a muscle injury. His return is coming at a perfect moment since Romulo (knee) and Antonio Nusa (ankle) are sidelined with injuries, and his addition will be welcome to help the team in the frontline.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Working with ball Henrichs (achilles) was viewed working with a ball Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Henrichs is back in training this week, although in a limited manner, with the midfielder working with a ball. This is massive news for the defender who has yet to appear this season, having suffered the Achilles injury ahead of the campaign. He isn't expected to be an option for a few more weeks still, out until the new year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Trains with team Bitshiabu (strain) was back in team training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Bitshiabu was sidelined for a few weeks with a muscle injury but appears to be nearing a return, as the defender was able to train with his teammates. He will now continue to test his fitness and work towards Friday's match against Union Berlin, potentially fit for that match.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Nusa - Could miss rest of year Nusa suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's 6-0 victory against Frankfurt and could miss the rest of the year, according to BILD.

Impact Nusa ended Saturday's larger victory against Frankfurt with an ankle injury that could make him miss the rest of the year to recover. The winger will for sure miss Friday's clash against Union Berlin and is already a doubt for next week's fixture against Leverkusen. Nusa has been an undisputed starter in the frontline of Leipzig this season, therefore his absence will force a change, with Yan Diomande likely starting on the right wing and Johan Bakayoko getting a starter role on the left side of the frontline.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Seiwald - Assist in win Seiwald grabbed one assist, created one chance and won his only tackle attempt in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt.

Impact Seiwald assist was his first his first goal contribution on the season. The midfielder has been contributing in other ways. He now has four chances created, eight tackles won, and 12 clearances in his last six appearances. Hopefully Saturday' assist can get him involved more in the scoring but he has been a very important piece to both the defense and offense of Leipzig.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Clean sheet in win Gulacsi made two saves on eight shot attempts (two on target) in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt.

Impact This man is on fire. His clean sheet Saturday makes it three in a row and seven on the season. While the saves numbers have been less than ideal (eight in his last four appearances), the clean sheet potential is as high as any goalkeeper in the world. Gulacsi will look to make it four in a row on Friday versus Berlin.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Conrad Harder - Goal, assist in win Harder scored one goal on four shots (two on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt.

Impact For the third consecutive game Harder was in the starting lineup after coming off the bench the previous eight games and he turned in his best performance of the year. Logging 67 minutes with two goal contributions is exactly the spark Leipzig needed, look for Harder to stay in the starting lineup Friday versus Berlin.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Goal, two assists in win Baumgartner scored one goal on two shot attempts (one on target), created two chances and had two assists in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt.

Impact In what quickly became a blowout, Baumgartner made his presence felt with a goal and two assists before being subbed off in the 67th minute with his team up 6-0. The goal was his first in his last five appearances, but the midfielder has added two assists during that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Scores in win Raum scored one goal on his only shot attempt, created three chances, and won two tackles in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt.

Impact Raum stuffed the stat sheet in this lop-sided affair. The midfielder controlled the pace for much of the game registering two accurate crosses, three corners and winning both of his tackle attempts. Leipzig has been an elite team this year and it has been from performances like Raum's Saturday. He and the team will look to keep it rolling Friday versus Berlin.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Hat trick in win Diomande scored three goals on three shots (three on target), and created one chance in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt

Impact Diomande had his best performance of this year Saturday. The 19-year-old converted in the 47th, 55th, and 65th minute to complete his first Bundesliga hat trick. With his monster performance in this one, the talented forward now has six goals in his last six matches. He will look to keep it rolling Friday versus Berlin.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johan Bakayoko - Fins bench spot Bakayoko (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Bakayoko is with the club for the reception of Frankfurt on Saturday, with the attacker earning a spot on the bench. He has mainly served off the bench as of late after a starting role to begin the season, likely to remain in a rotational role moving forward.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Bakayoko - Late call against Frankfurt Bakayoko (strain) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Ole Werner said in the press conference.

Impact Bakayoko will likely be able to make the match squad for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt but will face a late fitness call after the final training session ahead of the game. The winger started the season as a regular starter but was only a bench option in his last five games, therefore his potential return won't affect the starting XI.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Bakayoko - Missing as precaution Bakayoko is not in the squad for Tuesday's DFB Pokal match against Madgeburg due to a minor muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Bakayoko is not with the club in a midweek cup match, as he is suffering from a minor injury. Luckily for the club, it doesn't appear to be a major injury, missing out as a precaution. He hasn't started in their past four games and has turned to more of a rotational role, although they will hope to have him as a reinforcement when facing Frankfurt on Saturday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ridle Baku - Set for sidelines Baku suffered an ankle ligament injury and could miss the rest of the year, according to Philipp Hinze from Sky Sport DE.

Impact Baku will miss several weeks due to an ankle ligament injury suffered in Friday's draw against Gladbach. The right back is expected to miss at least two games and his presence against Leverkusen on Dec. 20 for the last game of the year is already a major doubt. While he is out, Lukas Klostermann is the main option to replace him on the right side of the backline, although Kosta Nedeljkovic can also be available for the spot.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Suffering from muscle injury Werner is unavailable for the time being due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Werner will hit the sidelines for the club in their next few games, with the attacker suffering a strain that is enough to not play. Luckily for the club, this is mainly a loss in depth, with the attacker only appearing once off the bench all season. His return is pending, although he will likely need a week or two break to recover.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ridle Baku - Picks up ankle injury Baku suffered an ankle injury in Friday's 0-0 draw against Gladbach, according to his club.

Impact Baku is heading to the sidelines for a spell of time, as the defender went down with an ankle injury that will keep him from competing this week. This is a rough development for the club, as he has yet to miss a start all season. The club will have to find a replacement at right-back for the time being, with Lukas Klostermann or Kosta Nedeljkovic as his possible replacement.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Nusa - Records two shots Nusa generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 0-0 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Nusa would record two shots Friday but was far from finding the back of the net, with neither hitting the target. This continues a rough streak for the attacker, now four games without a goal contribution, and he will go without one in November. He remains at one assist and one goal this season after recording three in both categories in 25 appearances (16 starts) last campaign.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Whips in nine crosses Raum generated two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Raum was one of the better players in the goalless draw Friday, with the defender recording two shots, five chances created and a team-leading nine crosses. That said, he has had nine or more crosses in his past three games, with 103 in 12 appearances this season. He seems likely to reach the 300 mark in that stat this season, doing that twice in his career during the 2021 and 2022 campaigns.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Conrad Harder - Five shots, no goal Harder recorded five shots (two on goal) in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Harder had a solid outing with his five shots but was unable to find the back of the net, goalless despite his numerous opportunities. This comes with a second straight start, still filling in for the injured Romulo. He is yet to score this season in his two starts (10 appearances).

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Clean sheet against Gladbach Gulacsi recorded no saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Gulacsi took to the field with an easy outing Friday, not forced to move once as he made zero saves on his way to a clean sheet. This is a second clean sheet in a row for the goalie, with six in 12 appearances this campaign. HE will have a tough time making it a third straight when facing Frankfurt in their next outing.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Max Finkgrafe - Features off bench Finkgrafe (knee) featured off bench in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Bremen, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Finkgrafe made his return from a knee injury that sidelined him since mid-September as he featured his first minute for Leipzig in the Bundesliga without logging in any stats.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE