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Kevin Kampl - Out until international break Kampl (groin) is expected to be out until the October international break, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Kampl is set to see a decent amount of time on the sidelines after suffering an adductor injury, as had his timeline for a return set for after the October international break. This will leave him out for their next four matches, a brutal outcome for the midfielder. He was a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Nicolas Seiwald or Arthur Vermeeren being his likely replacements.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Revealed: Man Utd transfer approach humiliatingly snubbed by Xavi Simons in favour of RB Leipzig return | Goal.com US Manchester United was reportedly snubbed by Xavi Simons as the midfielder chose to return to RB Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 21 • GOAL.COM

X. Simons Profile – RB Leipzig Midfielder 2024/2025 Explore X. Simons's player profile on GOAL, including career stats, achievements, latest news and more.

SEPTEMBER 21 • GOAL.COM

David Raum - Four crosses from open play Raum generated four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Raum attempted four crosses for the fourth game in a row this season. Despite being Leipzig's leading set-piece taker this season, he didn't have any in this game. He completed three crosses in this game, he hasn't completed more than three in any game this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Scores opening goal in defeat Sesko scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sesko scored a fourth-minute opener in the first Champions League game for his side of the season. He drove into the opposition half and, after giving it to Lois Opendahe was on hand to head the ball into the back of the net after a strong save. This was Sesko's first goal in four games this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Concedes twice in defeat Gulacsi recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Gulacsi conceded two goals for the second time in four games this season. In the other two games, he kept clean sheets. The Hungarian has failed to keep a clean sheet in his last three UCL campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 1

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig (9/19/24) | How to watch UEFA Champions League match Atletico Madrid faces RB Leipzig in a soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 (9/19/24) at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.

SEPTEMBER 19 • NJ.COM

Kevin Kampl - Out with adductor injury Kampl won't be available for Thursday's UCL match against Atletico Madrid due to an adductor injury.

Impact The loss of Kampl will thin the team's depth in midfield, and it remains to be seen if the severity of the injury will allow him to recover in time to face St. Pauli on Sunday once the Bundesliga returns.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Union Fight for a Point! | RB Leipzig - Union Berlin 0-0 | Highlights | Matchday 3 – Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

David Raum - Eight crosses in goalless draw Raum recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Raum took eight crosses without being able to complete one. He is the main set piece taker for the side having taken three corners and two free kicks in this match. He shares these duties with Xavi Simons.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Creative performance without return Simons had three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact For the first time since April, Simons has gone back-to-back Bundesliga games without a goal return. He took three shots but could not get them on target, creating two chances.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Missed penalty in 0-0 draw Openda generated three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Openda had the opportunity to hand his side the victory, but his penalty effort was saved in the 74th minute. The forward scored two goals in the win over Leverkusen before the international break. He picked up three shots for the second time this season and got two of those shots on target.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Three saves in clean sheet Gulacsi recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Gulacsi kept his second clean sheet of the season as he made three saves to prevent a Union goal. He has made a total of 14 saves after three games which is a strong performance for the 34 -year-old.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Haidara - Starting as expected Haidara (concussion) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Haidara came off in concussion protocol in the final match before the international break. The extra week to recover proved to be plenty of the midfielder, who is out of protocols and fit for Saturday's clash.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig midfielder Haidara has finished concussion treatment ahead of Champions League

Leipzig says midfielder Amadou Haidara has cleared its concussion protocol and is back in training ahead of next week’s Champions League games

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amadou Haidara - Passes concussion protocol Haidara (head) has passed concussion protocol and was able to return to team training.

Impact Haidara was able to recover from his concussion and returned to the grass for training. If all goes well, the midfielder will get the call to the team, with a chance to return to his starting XI position. He's already started the two Bundesliga games played, totaling three tackles (three won) and two interceptions,

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig midfielder Haidara concussed after struck by opponent's overhead kick

Leipzig says midfielder Amadou Haidara will be sidelined with a concussion after being struck by opponent Victor Boniface’s boot during a win over Bayer Leverkusen

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willi Orban - Set to return Orban completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Union Berlin on Sep. 14 after the international break.

Impact Orban missed the match against Leverkusen due to a suspension, and his return should strengthen the side even more on that side of the ball. With Mohamed Simakan gone following his move to Al Nassr, Orban should be a steady presence at the back for Leipzig, though that has been the case in recent years as well.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

It Happened! Leipzig Beat The Champion! | Bayer Leverkusen - RB Leipzig 2-3 | Highlights | MD 2

SEPTEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

🚨 UNBEATEN STREAK ENDS 🚨 Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig | Bundesliga Highlights | ESPN FC

AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE

Benjamin Sesko - Assists one of three goals Sesko had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Sesko set up Lois Openda in the 57th minute assisting Leipzig's second goal while tying for the team-high with two chances created. The goal involvement was the first of the season for Sesko as he's drawn the start, but failed to go the full 90, in both matches this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Concedes twice in win Gulacsi allowed two goals while making eight saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Gulacsi allowed two first half goals, but blanked Leverkusen in the second half as Leipzig came from behind for all three points. The keeper has allowed just the two goals while combining for 11 saves through the opening two matches of the season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Nets brace to sink Leverkusen Openda scored two goals from two shots while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Openda found the back of the net in the 57th and 80th minutes with his second goal being the game winner to hand Leverkusen their first loss since the 2022-23 season. The goals were the first of the season for the forward through two matches as he's combined for five shots and four crosses as the main forward for Leipzig.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Leads Leipzig in crosses Raum crossed four times (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Raum was held off the scoresheet, but led Leipzig with four crosses in the win. The wing-back has combined for 11 crosses and three chances created while playing every minute through the opening two matches of the season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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Leipzig midfielder Haidara has finished concussion treatment ahead of Champions League

Leipzig midfielder Haidara concussed after struck by opponent's overhead kick