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Serving as backup at right-back Henrichs has been operating primarily as a backup option at right-back this season.

Impact Henrichs remains behind Ridle Baku in the right-back hierarchy, limiting his opportunities for regular starts. His experience and versatility still make him a useful defensive option, but Baku's position as the preferred starter leaves Henrichs primarily dependent on rotation or absences for increased playing time.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gruda and Baumgartner score two each as Leipzig hammers Hoffenheim

Brajan Gruda and Christoph Baumgartner have score twice each and Leipzig has overrun Hoffenheim 5-0 in the Bundesliga

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Strikes for first goal of season Henrichs scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Henrichs entered the match in the 76th minute and scored Leipzig's final goal just two minutes into his appearance. The goal was the first goal involvement this season for Henrichs as he's made just two league starts since returning from an Achilles injury that kept him out the bulk of the campaign.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Henrichs (Achilles) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich.

Impact Henrichs is back on the bench for Saturday's clash, as expected. The defender has been training well in the last week and has progressed enough for a spot on the bench. Depending how the match goes he could get a bit of run in the second half to test his fitness.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Saturday Henrichs (achilles) is an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich. "Benny Henrichs will be back in the squad. He's made a strong impression in training and has earned thi...

Impact Henrichs is no longer injured and is finally an option for the club, recovering after over a year out due to a ruptured achilles. This is massive news, as the club gains back a regular starter, starting in 10 of his 15 appearances before the injury last season. It will likely take him some minutes to get back up to fitness for starting time, although he should work back into that role soon.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Partially training with team Henrichs (Achilles) is partially working with the team Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Henrichs appears to be closing in on his return within the next few weeks, as the defender was working with a ball last week but is now training with his teammates in a limited manner. This will likely set him up to be an option again after the winter break when facing St. Pauli on Jan. 10. He still has yet to play all season, with the injury dating back to December of last season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working with ball Henrichs (achilles) was viewed working with a ball Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Henrichs is back in training this week, although in a limited manner, with the midfielder working with a ball. This is massive news for the defender who has yet to appear this season, having suffered the Achilles injury ahead of the campaign. He isn't expected to be an option for a few more weeks still, out until the new year.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return before 2026 Henrichs (Achilles) is unlikely to return before 2026 as he is still struggling in his rehabilitation, according to Kicker.

Impact Henrichs suffered a setback from his Achilles rupture back in April that required a second surgery to address the issue. Since then, the defender has been progressing cautiously in his rehabilitation, but his expected return in October is now canceled as it appears unlikely he will play again before late December and most likely not before 2026. Henrichs was an undisputed starter in the backline prior to his injury last year, and his absence forces a change in the lineup with Ridle Baku taking his place.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Henrichs has been spotted training with the ball for the first time since his long-term Achilles injury suffered back in December, the club announced.

Impact Henrichs is making good progress in his recovery from the Achilles tendon rupture he suffered in Dec. 2024. After recently spending time at Red Bull's Athlete Performance Center in Los Angeles, he is now continuing his rehabilitation program in Leipzig and was spotted training with the ball last week. The defender has completed an individual training session under new coach Ole Werner and will increase his load in the coming weeks with the aim of making a comeback the earlier possible for the 2025/26 season. Henrichs had been a regular starter prior to his injury and will likely look to reclaim that spot once fully fit.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surgery successful Henrichs (Achilles) underwent successful surgery and is on the road to recovery.

Impact Henrichs suffered a ruptured Achilles during a loss to Bayern Munich and is now done for the season. It's an awful turn for the defender, who was playing his way into a large role. Henrichs will likely be replaced by David Raum and Lutsharel Geertruida.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ruptured Achilles Henrichs has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and is set to undergo surgery, according to his club.

Impact Henrichs has received the worst news possible after being carried off the field Friday, with testing revealing a ruptured Achilles. This will leave him out for some time, likely missing around nine to 12 months and not returning until next season. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with David Raum and Lukas Klostermann likely to earn more time due to his absence.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carried off late Henrichs had to be carried off the pitch at full time during Friday's 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Henrichs was in serious pain and had to be carried off shortly before the end of Friday's clash. There were no details on the injury but the defender will have the entirety of the Christmas break to try and recover before a Jan. 12 clash with Werder Bremen.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in attack Henrichs took five shots (one on target) in RB Leipzig's 3-2 loss to Aston Villa Tuesday in Champions League play.

Impact Henrichs was uncharacteristically involved in the attack with five shots, but failed to test Aston Villa's defense. RB Leipzig may need him to continue being aggressive Sunday in order to break a stout Eintracht Frankfurt defense.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 67 minutes of play Henrichs generated one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Henrichs had picked up a slight calf injury, however he passed fitness and returned to the starting XI. This was his fifth start in a row in all competitions, collecting an assist with 13 crosses (two accurate), 10 tackles and 12 clearances in that span, making the most out of his playing time after opening the season making just three starts in nine contests.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Henrichs (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Henrichs returns to the starting XI after being added to the injury report late in the week with a calf issue. It seems it was just a minor precaution, as the defender is fit and ready to go in the final match before the international break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Henrichs (calf) is questionable for Saturday's match versus Gladbach.

Impact Henrichs picked up a minor blow to his calf and is set to be questionable for Saturday's match. He's been able to start four of the last five games in all competitions, logging in an assist with 13 crosses 9two accurate), 10 tackles and 11 clearances in that span. With Lutsharel Geertruida ruled out, Leipzig could revert to three defenders in the back, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu likely entering the starting XI against Gladbach.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Henrichs assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against SC Freiburg.

Impact Henrichs had another solid match with five crosses while providing an assist Saturday. He's also started his second game in a row after coming off the bench his previous five matches, having collected seven clearances, eight clearances. five interceptions and four tackles in that span

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Mainz Henrichs (back) is in the squad to face Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Henrichs is available following a doubt in the buildup due to a back injury. The wing-back hasn't started a match in the league in over a month with Lukas Klostermann being preferred at right-back.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back training individually Henrichs (back) trained individually Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Henrichs is already working on his recovery after leaving the German national team's camp during the break due to back issues. This is a great sign, as he should be nearing a return to full training soon. However, with him still only working individually, he will probably not be an option for Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves German camp Henrichs has left the German international team camp due to a back injury, according to his club.

Impact Henrichs is not seeing his international break go as planned, with the defender already returning to Leipzig due to a back injury he picked up. The extent of his injury or a timetable for his return is unknown, with follow-up scans having yet to be received. That said, he will hope he is only holding a minor issue, hopefully returning to play after the international break, with this being more of a cautious move.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against former team Henrichs had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (one accurate), creating two chances and making three interceptions during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leve...

Impact Henrichs set up Kevin Kampl in first half stoppage time to assist Leipzig's first goal while leading the team in chances created and interceptions. The start was the first through the opening two matches for Henrichs, who's versatility to play wing-back allowed Leipzig to match Leverkusen with a three at the back system of their own Saturday.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Germany defender Benjamin Henrichs signs contract extension at Leipzig through 2028

Defender Benjamin Henrichs has signed a contract extension through 2028 with Leipzig

MAY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs new deal Henrichs has agreed on a four year contract extension, keeping him in Leipzig through 2028.

Impact Henrichs will continue his time with Leipzig since joining the side in 2020. This season, the midfielder had recorded a career high for assists with five, along with a goal while averaging about two crosses and tackles per game. He's also started all six UCL games played, recording two assists with 10 crosses (two accurate) and 22 tackles (14 won).

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Saturday Henrichs assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Henrichs recorded his fifth assist of the season Saturday as he set up Christoph Baumgartner's goal in the 80th minute to take a commanding 4-1 lead. It marked his fifth Bundesliga assist of the season and his first off the bench. He also attempted two tackles and conceded only foul in his 38 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in one sided win Henrichs had an assist while taking three shots (zero on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's match against Koln.

Impact Henrichs set up Yussuf Poulsen in the 83rd minute assisting Leipzig's fifth goal before subbing off a minute later. The assist was Henrich's first goal involvement in the league since October despite starting the bulk of Leipzig's matches at right back.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Germany defender Benjamin Henrichs signs contract extension at Leipzig through 2028