RB Leipzig Team News Page 4 - Soccer

David Raum - Picks up ankle injury Raum has picked up an ankle injury and has been withdrawn from the German national team camp, according to his club.

Impact Raum suffered an injury in Sunday's game against Heidenheim, forcing his early exit in the 69th minute. Follow-up scans have revealed the injury is somewhat serious after his withdrawal, although the club is yet to announce the true extent or a timetable for his return. That said, he will hope to not be out that long, likely missing around two to three weeks and hopefully returning sometime in November.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Openda-Strike Makes The Difference | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 - RB Leipzig 0-1 | Highlights | MD 6

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Xavi Simons - Fills up stat sheet in loss Simons generated three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Simons had a productive outing Wednesday despite the loss. He tied a season high with seven crosses and created three chances for the third time this season (including Bundesliga). He was also active on the defensive side of the pitch as he won three tackles, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Four shots in UCL loss Orban had four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Orban came into Wednesday's match with just two off-target shots through four starts this season (Bundesliga and Champions League). He finished Wednesday's fixture with four shots, including two on goal, as he was consistently being found on corner kicks late in the match. He also made three clearances as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Eight crosses Wednesday Raum registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Juventus. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th...

Impact Raum had a productive day despite the loss as he took a season-high five corners and recorded three accurate crosses. He also created four chances, bringing him up to six through two UCL starts. He added two tackles and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Scores brace in loss Sesko scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Sesko continued his hot run of form Wednesday as he opened up the scoring in the 30th minute off a Lois Openda assist, then converted a penalty in the 65th minute to take a brief 2-0 lead. He has scored all three of Leipzig's Champions League goals this season. He played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season in either Serie A or the Champions League.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Concedes three in loss Gulacsi made two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Gulacsi had a rough outing Wednesday, especially considering two of the three goals he conceded came after Juventus received a red card. He has now conceded five goals through two Champions League starts. His schedule does not get any easier as his next UCL opponent is Liverpool on Oct. 23, a side which has scored five goals through two matches in the competition.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

RB Leipzig vs. Juventus: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 2

OCTOBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Leipzig forward Sesko showing off his talent with 3 goals in 2 Champions League games

Benjamin Sesko is showing in the Champions League why clubs like Arsenal, AC Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United have been pursuing him as a transfer target

OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus Predicted Lineup vs. RB Leipzig: Champions League How Thiago Motta could set Juventus up heading into a clash with RB Leipzig in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 2 • SACBEE.COM

Eljif Elmas - Available again Elmas (strain) is an option for Wednesday's match against Juventus, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Elmas is set for a return after missing the last match due to a knock, having trained and been cleared Tuesday. The attacker will likely only serve off the bench now that he is fit, as he has only appeared for seven minutes off the bench this season despite only missing the team sheet once in six matches.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

4-0 ! Demonstration of Power! | RB Leipzig - FC Augsburg 4-0 | Highlights | Matchday 5 – 2024/25

SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

David Raum - First assist of season in victory Raum assisted once to go with 12 crosses (five accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Raum recorded his first-season assist despite creating 15 chances this season. He completed five of his 12 crosses in this game and created seven chances. Last season, he created an assist roughly every four games, so his rate has slowed slightly after five games.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Goal and assist after dry streak Simons scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Simons ended a four-game spell without a goal return with both a goal and an assist. This was his second game of the season, in which he created three chances and took five corners while unable to find one of his teammates. In the last three games, he has been playing in a different role, shifting to the left-hand side instead of playing centrally.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Two goals and assist secure victory Sesko scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Sesko scored his first two Bundesliga goals of the season, adding to his goal from the Champions League. He scored his two goals from only two shots on target. He also provided his assist from his only chance created.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Penaly save to secure clean sheet Gulacsi had one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Gulacsi collected his fourth clean sheet in five games, and his only save was from the penalty spot. He has made 19 saves in his five games, and this was the first game he has needed to make fewer than three saves.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Šeško, Openda & Xavi Scored! | RB Leipzig - FC Augsburg 4-0 | Highlights | MD 5 – Bundesliga 24/25

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Eljif Elmas - Questionable with knock Elmas picked up a knock during training and will be questionable for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Elmas will be a late call for Saturday following a slight injury. He's dropped in the depth chart, making one appearances while being an unused sub four times. The midfielder only made 14 Bundesliga appearances in 2023/24, starting twice while failing to land on the scoresheet since joining from Napoli.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Seiwald - Five tackles in draw Seiwald generated five tackles (four won) and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Seiwald had a strong defensive outing as he led the team with five tackles, four of which he won. Additionally, he registered three interceptions. His defensive efforts were instrumental in securing another clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Delivers six crosses in draw Raum had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Raum led the team with six crosses delivered, all of which occurred out of open play. However, only one of those crosses was accurate. The left back created a season-high three chances created, but he's been unable to register an assist so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Secures clean sheet in draw Gulacsi registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC St. Pauli.

Impact Gulacsi notched his third clean sheet of the season as he made four saves in the match. The goalkeeper has gotten off to a strong start this season, allowing only three goals in four league games. Next, he'll face off against Augsburg, a team with seven goals in four games.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

First Point In The Bundesliga ! | FC St. Pauli - RB Leipzig 0-0 | Highlights | Matchday 4

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

RB Leipzig's talent development is the envy of Europe: Marcel Schafer on why they are 'perfect' for young players RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schafer explains how the sale of Dani Olmo to Barcelona highlights the success of the clubs philosophy....

SEPTEMBER 22 • SKY.COM

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Leipzig forward Sesko showing off his talent with 3 goals in 2 Champions League games