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Trains with team Werner (back) will be an option for Wednesday's match against Manchester City after training with the team this week.

Impact Werner could make his return to play on Wednesday after missing last match with a back issue. The team reported he "cured his back pain and trained with the team again," hinting towards a return to the squad for the match against City. If he does return, he will most likely only be an option off the bench, as he only appeared once as a starter, even before his injury.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To miss Saturday's match Werner (back) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Werner has downgraded to the bench since the addition of Lois Openda from Lens, making just one start in five appearances while also scoring a goal already this season. His competition will be against Benjamin Sesko and Yussuf Poulsen on who will continue to get the consistent start as the second striker for the team.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Werner scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Monchengladbach.

Impact Werner has been downgraded to a bench role to open the season up, with Dani Olmo and Benjamin Sesko the preferred options in the attack. However, he did get his first goal of the season to seal the win for the team.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as starter Werner registered one shot (one on target) in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Schalke.

Impact Werner was able to return for the last match of the season after missing the last game with an illness. Since returning to the club, the forward has scored 11 goals with four assists in 35 appearances in all competitions. However, this is far lower from his total back in 2019 with Leipzig after scoring 28 goals, second most that season. He will look to produce more goals for the 2023/24 campaign now that Christopher Nkunku is expected to leave the club this summer.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Schalke 04 Werner (illness) is getting the nod for Saturday's match versus Schalke 04.

Impact Werner is ready to roll after skipping the previous game due to an illness. He has scored twice, provided an assist and tallied 13 shots (four on target) and 11 chances created in the last five games.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for finale Werner (illness) will be available for Saturday's match versus FC Schalke 04

Impact Werner recovered from his illness and will be available to play. He is expected to start after making 10 straight starts at forward, totaling three goals and one assist in that span.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Saturday with illness Werner was not available during Sunday's 3-1 win over Bayern Munich with an illness.

Impact It was the first match that Werner has missed since Nov 12, keeping himself healthy for most of the season. As long as he recovers in time, the forward could start the last game of the season against Schalke on Saturday. He's generated four goals and two assists on 29 shots (11 on target) in the last 12 contests.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots off target Werner had two shots off target and created one chance in Saturday's 1-0 win against Freiburg.

Impact Werner came close to breaking the deadlock when he found himself through on goal, but saw his shot bounce back off the foot of the post. His next goal will take him to double figures for the season, something he has not managed since hitting 28 in the 2019/20 campaign.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in win Werner had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Hoffenheim.

Impact Werner was busy during Saturday's win, and even though he was held off the scoresheet he still found plenty of volume. The forward created a team-high four chances and also pitched in with three shots. The finishing from Werner has disappointed recently, but his volume has remained consistent and with Christopher Nkunku fit once more the Leipzig offense should have the chance to take a step forward.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals and an assist Werner scored twice from two shots and picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.

Impact Werner was without a goal or an assist in his previous four games (in all competitions), but was deadly in the final third to help his team get the three points. His second goal was his 100th in the Bundesliga and he is one of the 10 youngest players to reach that milestone.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig wins 2-0, knocks Borussia Dortmund out of German Cup

Defending champion Leipzig has knocked Borussia Dortmund out of the German Cup with a 2-0 win in their quarterfinal

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attempts four shots Werner registered four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Mainz.

Impact Werner and Dominik Szoboszlai attempted the most shots during RB Leipzig's surprising loss during the team's first game of April. He will try to get back on the scoresheet next Saturday at Hertha BSC Berlin.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot against Man City Werner took a shot and created a chance in Tuesday's 7-0 Champions League defeat against Manchester City. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Werner ends his first UCL campaign back in Leipzig with two goals and one assist in eight appearances (seven starts) either up front or on the left wing following Tuesday's blowout loss to City.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Werner scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Werner found the back of the net in the 58th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the seventh in 18 appearances for the forward, the second most on the team through Saturday's match.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in win Werner scored one goal from two shots and assisted another from one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Werner was the man of the match for his side, scoring the opener in the sixth minute. Later in the first half, he assisted Emil Forsberg in the 40th to double their lead. The forward now has eight goals and three assists in the season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal since injury Werner scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Tuesday's match against Schalke.

Impact Werner found the back of the net in first half stoppage time scoring Leipzig's third goal of the match. The goal was the fifth of the season for the forward, his second most on the team in his 11 appearances.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Southampton-Newcastle in cup semis; AC Milan-Lazio

Southampton and Newcastle meet in the first leg of the League Cup semifinals as both teams look to stay on course to end long trophy droughts

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from injury Werner made an appearance from the bench, returning from an ankle injury, Friday's 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich.

Impact Werner was kept out of the World Cup after suffering the injury just before the tournament. The forward had been a steady presence in Leipzig since returning from Chelsea in the Summer, making ten appearances with seven starts and four goals.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Werner (ankle) is available off the bench for Friday's clash with Bayern.

Impact Werner is back on the bench with an ankle injury. The forward was listed as questionable and hasn't fully featured in training, but he was evidently fit enough to make the bench. With Christopher Nkunku (knee) out long-term Werner will have a nailed-on role likely alongside Andre Silva.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern faces Leipzig as Bundesliga returns from long break

Bayern Munich takes on Leipzig on Friday in a game which will shape the title race and bring the Bundesliga back to life after more than two months without any top-division club ga...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Friday Werner (ankle) could be available for selection in Friday's clash against Bayern Munich. Leipzig manager Marco Rose is "optimistic" about his chances to play, he said on Thursday.

Impact Werner has been out since early November with an ankle injury that unfortunately forced him to miss the World Cup, but he has been training with Leipzig for the last week or so and even played 50 minutes in a friendly against Czech side Mlada Boleslav on Saturday. With Christopher Nkunku (knee) also questionable, Andre Silva and Yussuf Poulsen could get rare starts against Bayern if Werner isn't quite fit enough yet, though Dani Olmo and Emil Forsberg could also be in the mix up front as well.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Werner (ankle) was training with the team Wednesday, Leipzig announced.

Impact Werner is back in full team training Wednesday, as he continues to come back from an ankle injury. Originally Werner was expected to miss the first matches back in the Bundesliga, but it seems that he has returned ahead of schedule and could be available for a Jan. 20 clash with Munich.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering as expected Werner (ankle) is recovering as expected, manager Marco Rose announced.

Impact Werner is still a doubt to return when the Bundesliga reconvenes, but he is recovering well. The forward has been a consistent figure under new boss Marco Rose, and has seemingly found some strong form.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Qatar loses opener, US up on Day 2

The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a loss by host Qatar against Ecuador

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury

Karim Benzema’s hopes of winning the World Cup with France have ended before he had even played a game in Qatar

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS