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SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Maksimovic (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.

Impact Maksimovic passed fitness testing and was named to the bench for Saturday's match despite his recent strain. He returned to training during the week and showed enough progress to be included in the squad. That said, the midfielder was not deemed ready to start and could be eased back into action with limited minutes.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Maksimovic (strain) is a late call for Saturday's match against Hiedenheim, according to his club.

Impact Maksimovic is not going to need to be tested ahead of Saturday's match, with the midfielder questionable due to his strain. This comes after training this week, bringing confidence that he could feature. That said, he will need to pass testing to play, likely earning a bench spot once fit.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for opener Maksimovic (strain) is out for Friday's match against Bayern Munich due to injury, according to his club.

Impact Maksimovic was back in team training this week but is still not an option, with the midfielder being sat out Saturday. This is likely to ensure his fitness moving forward, probably returning to the field next contest when facing Heidenheim on Aug. 30 if he continues to train.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Maksimovic (strain) is back in team training ahead of Friday's match against Bayern Munich, according to his club.

Impact Maksimovic has battled off a strain he suffered last week, as the midfielder was able to take the field for some training Tuesday. This does put him in a spot to return Friday for their season opener, likely needing to pass some testing. If fit, a bench spot will likely come to begin, needing to earn a role after he just transferred this summer.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not training due to injury Maksimovic is not training Tuesday due to muscle issues, according to his club.

Impact Maksimovic has picked up some minor issues heading into the new season, with the club's new recruit going down with a muscle complaint. This leaves him with around two weeks to recover, with the season starting Aug. 22 against Bayern Munich. He could make a spot for himself on the team this year as a depth option, so he hopes to return soon and not lose any minutes due to his injury.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Leipzig Maksimovic has completed a transfer to Leipzig from Red Star Belgrade, according to his new club.

Impact Maksimovic has found a new club this offseason, with the midfielder making the move to Germany with Leipzig. He comes in with solid first-team minutes with Red Star to go along with some UCL appearances, starting in six of his seven matches in the competition. He is a young talent with plenty of room to grow, possibly breaking into the first team this season and seeing a decent role by the end of his contract in 2030.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE