AMADOU HAIDARA NEWS

Makes squad sheet Haidara (knee) is on the bench for the match against BVB on Saturday.

Impact Haidara will look to make his season debut after missing the opening month of the season with a knee injury. When fit, he will likely fulfill a rotational role in the midfield, recording 16 starts in 28 appearances last campaign with Leipzig.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Completes parts of training Haidara (knee) has trained partially with his teammates, according to his club.

Impact Haidara was set to train this week and has made that a fact, with the midfielder training partially with his team. This is good news for the midfielder, who should now see a return in the next week or two. He would see the field as soon as Saturday against Wolfsburg, although that would be soon after only training partially, more likely to return against Dortmund on Oct. 4.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to train next week Haidara (knee) is set to begin team training next week, according to his club.

Impact Haidara is making decent progress on his return to play following a knee injury, although he isn't ready for a return yet. Instead, the midfielder will be eased back into training next week, a good first step to get back onto the field. That said, a return is probably still a week or two away, possibly seeing the field again before the end of the month.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Haidara (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, accoridng to his club.

Impact Haidara is still working his way back form his knee injury, as the midfielder was once again announced as out, missing both games to open the season. He will now hope to make it after the international break as he was closing in on a return, possibly fit to face Mainz on Sept. 13.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make bench Friday Haidara (knee) is not on the bench for Friday's game against Bayern Munich.

Impact Haidara was unable to crack the bench despite being deemed healthy for this season opener. His next chance to play will come against Heidenheim on Aug. 30 right before the international break.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Haidara (knee) is an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich after missing the injury report, according to his club.

Impact Haidara has been back in team training for around a month now and looks to be an option for the club heading into their opener, with the midfielder missing the injury list. He started in 16 of his 28 appearances last season, while bagging one assist, and will look to see an improvement this season

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed n team training Haidara (knee) was viewed on the training field with the group Monday, according to his club.

Impact Haidara ended last season with a knee injury but has made a return to the training pitch this preseason, with the midfielder taking to a group session with the rest of the squad. This is great news, as a return in a friendly should be imminent. That said, his availability for the start of the season seems to be a real possibility, looking to reclaim the starting spot he held at the start of the 2024/25 campaign, as he ended up only starting in 16 of his 28 appearances last season.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play again this season Haidara suffered a medial ligament injury in his left knee during training on Tuesday and is ruled out for the rest of the season, the club announced.

Impact Haidara suffered a serious knee injury in training on Tuesday and will not be available for the remainder of the season. He is expected to return for pre-season even if the injury is treated conservatively. Arthur Vermeeren should see increased playing time with Leipzig over the final games of the season.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Haidara is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Haidara has cleared his ban after one match out, as he is set to return to the playing field for Saturday's contest following his ban. The midfielder will look to return to the starting XI as he has started in 17 of his 20 appearances this season. However, he has gone unused or served off the bench in his past two appearances on the team sheet, not guaranteeing his start Saturday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended mid week Haidara was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Haidara entered the match in the 75th minute and was shown the yellow card just seven minutes into his appearance. The midfielder will miss mid week action against Stuttgart through suspension.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Haidara (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's game against Bayern Munich.

Impact Haidara was a doubt for this clash, but he'll be an option off the bench. Given that he's started in 11 of his 13 Bundesliga appearances this season, Haidara is a strong bet to see action at some point if Leipzig need fresh legs in midfield.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Friday's game Haidara (muscular problems) is in doubt to face Bayern on Friday, the club announced.

Impact Haidara missed Sunday's game against Frankfurt and is questionable for Friday's clash against Bayern. He will be a late call after the final training session. If unavailable, Xaver Schlager and Arthur Vermeeren, who is returning from suspension, are likely to fill in the midfield.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Frankfurt Haidara is out for Sunday's match against Frankfurt, according to his club.

Impact Haidara will sit out Sunday, with the midfielder going down with an undisclosed issue over the week. This will force a change, as he has started in all but two games this season. That said, the club did state Xaver Schlager as a possible replacement, with Nicolas Seiwald possibly taking that spot too, as Haidara will eye a return against Bayern Munich on Dec. 20 ahead of the winter break.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Haidara (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Liverpool.

Impact Haidara is back in the starting XI despite being forced off with a knock at the weekend. The midfielder wasn't expected to have suffered any sort of serious issue, and is fit enough for a return straight away. Haidara should be in for consistent minutes in the coming weeks, especially with Nicolas Seiwald (hamstring) on the sideline.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Haidara was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Mainz with an injury.

Impact Haidara left the match in the 56th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Kevin Kampl. The extent of Haidara's injury should be determined in the buildup to mid week action against Liverpool.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press

Leaves field injured Haidara was forced off the field in the 15th minute of Saturday's match against Leverkusen due to injury.

Impact Haidara didn't last long Saturday, with the midfielder exiting the pitch after taking a kick to the back of the head. It appeared to be more of a cautious move in case of a concussion, although this will be something to monitor, as he has started in all three matches to begin the season.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rotational role Haidara played a bench role for the majority of the season, scoring twice and assisting once.

Impact Haidara's role has stayed rock steady in recent seasons, he's a consistent option off the bench but never quite seems to take the starting job. The midfielder should remain a constant in that role moving into 2024/25, with right around 1,500 minutes in the Bundesliga a likely target.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring early Haidara scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making two interceptions and three tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 4-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Haidara found the back of the net in the opening minute of the match while leading Leipzig in interceptions and tackles in the victory. The midfielder has goals in back-to-back appearances after not scoring on the season until March.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks extension Haidara has signed a new contract extension with Leipzig to remain with the club until the 2026 season.

Impact Haidara will be continuing his tenure in Germany, as he has agreed on a one-year contract extension, extending his stay from 2025 until 2026. The midfielder has been with the club since 2018, playing in 175 matches while notching 14 goals and five assists. He has assumed a starting role since last season and will hope to remain in that spot through the remainder of his extension, as he looks to be one of the club's better options in the midfield amid any additional signings.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, sees fifth yellow card Haidara scored a goal while taking one shot, making two interceptions and a tackle and was also shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's match against Koln.

Impact Haidara found the back of the net in the 70th minute, scoring Leipzig's fourth goal of the match. The goal was Haidara's first of the season as he was also shown his fifth yellow card of the season in the match and will miss Leipzig's next fixture against Mainz through suspension.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE