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17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

On bench against Frankfurt Gruda (abdomenl) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Gruda returns to the matchday squad after suffering an abdominal muscle injury against Bayer Leverkusen that also forced him to withdraw from Germany duty. He progressed from individual work to partial team training before Saturday's game, and his place on the bench suggests Leipzig are taking a measured approach to his comeback. With his recovery progressing, he could work his way back into the starting XI in upcoming matches.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Frankfurt Gruda could make his return for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt after making progress in his recovery from an abdominal muscle injury, according to Leipzige...

Impact Gruda has taken encouraging steps toward his comeback after suffering an abdominal muscle injury against Bayer Leverkusen before the international break, which forced him to withdraw from Germany duty. The attacking midfielder initially worked individually but resumed partial team training Tuesday, putting him in contention for Saturday's matchup. While his availability has yet to be confirmed, Leipzig remain hopeful he can recover in time to feature against Frankfurt. His return would provide a welcome boost to the team's attacking options.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returning to partial team training Gruda (strain) returned to partial team training Tuesday.

Impact Gruda trained individually early in the international break but has progressed to partial team training, suggesting he's trending in the right direction toward a comeback. With only four days left before the Frankfurt match on Saturday, however, it remains to be seen whether Gruda will be fit enough to make the squad. His involvement in training over the next few days will determine that.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually during break Gruda (strainl) trained individually Tuesday rather than with RB Leipzig's remaining squad after withdrawing from Germany duty due to the issue, according to Leipziger Volkszeitung...

Impact Gruda suffered abdominal muscle problems in the match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen before the international break and was forced off early, subsequently withdrawing from Germany duty. He remained apart from RB Leipzig's regular group Tuesday, completing an individual session at the training center instead. That keeps his recovery on an individual track for now, but the club has roughly a week and a half to get him ready for the Oct. 10 meeting with Eintracht Frankfurt, making the international break an important period for him to build back toward full team training and match availability.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with abdominal strain Gruda has been diagnosed with a lateral abdominal muscle strain after being forced off during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen and will not join the Germany squad during the i...

Impact Gruda's early exit against Leverkusen has now been confirmed as an abdominal muscle strain after he initially appeared to be dealing with a hip issue. The forward will use the international break to recover rather than joining Germany, though no specific timetable for his return has been provided. His status for the first match after the break remains uncertain, with Tidiam Gomis among the options to take on a larger role if Gruda remains unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Precautionary withdrawal Gruda was forced off as a precaution after taking a blow to the hip during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, according to coach Martin Demichelis. "He received a blow to the h...

Impact Gruda's withdrawal in the 26th minute was made with caution in mind, with manager Demichelis noting the forward himself did not want to take any risks, and Tidiam Gomis replacing him. Further clarity on his availability for upcoming matches should emerge during the international break.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Gruda was forced off with an apparent injury in the 25th minute of Sunday's match against Leverkusen, according to the club.

Impact Gruda was unable to continue after experiencing an issue midway through the first half, with Tidiam Gomis replacing him in the 25th minute. The nature and severity of the injury remain unclear, and further assessment will be needed to determine whether the winger is facing any time on the sidelines. Gomis would be among the candidates for increased minutes if Gruda is forced to miss additional matches.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Como clash Gruda (leg) is available for Thursday's Champions League clash against Como after recovering from his recent issue, according to Bild.

Impact Gruda's return comes at a useful time for Leipzig after he missed time with a leg alignment issue. The 22-year-old could return directly to the starting XI on the right wing, particularly after Johan Bakayoko struggled in the recent 3-1 defeat to Werder Bremen. Andrija Maksimovic also strengthened his case for more minutes by providing an assist off the bench in that match, increasing competition in the attacking positions. Gruda's availability gives manager Martin Demichelis another creative and direct option as Leipzig open their Champions League campaign.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Bremen Gruda (calf) will not feature in Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen as Leipzig take a cautious approach with his minor injury, according to LVZ.

Impact Gruda's injury appears minor, but Leipzig have opted not to risk him against Bremen. Johan Bakayoko and Christopher Nkunku are the leading candidates to replace him on the right wing Saturday. Gruda's absence could be brief, with a return possible as soon as the Champions League clash against Como next week.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Bremen Gruda (ankle/ribs) is uncertain for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen after picking up ankle discomfort and a rib contusion in his last appearance, according to coa...

Impact Gruda's availability is likely to be determined closer to kickoff after he emerged from the previous match with multiple physical issues. The 22-year-old has become an important attacking option for Leipzig, so his potential absence would leave manager Martin Demichelis needing to adjust his plans on the right flank. Johan Bakayoko and Christopher Nkunku are the leading candidates to start on the right wing if Gruda is unable to feature Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Extends Leipzig loan stay Gruda will remain with RB Leipzig for the 2026-27 season after the club agreed to extend his loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, the club announced.

Impact Gruda made an immediate impact after arriving on loan in February, recording three goals and three assists in 14 competitive appearances while helping Leipzig secure Champions League qualification. The attacking midfielder quickly established himself as a valuable offensive option, highlighted by a goal and an assist in his home debut against Wolfsburg and a two-goal, one-assist performance in a 5-0 win over Hoffenheim. Still only 22 years old, Gruda brings experience from spells with Mainz, Brighton and Leipzig, totaling 11 goals and 14 assists across 90 professional appearances. He is expected to remain an important part of Leipzig's attack as the club prepares to compete in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Champions League next season.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Brighton Gruda will return to parent club Brighton following the conclusion of his loan spell at RB Leipzig.

Impact Gruda joined Leipzig in February after making 18 Premier League appearances for Brighton, recording one goal and one assist. He quickly found his rhythm back in the Bundesliga, tallying three goals and three assists across 755 minutes during his loan spell. After thriving once again in the league where he first broke through with Mainz, the attacking midfielder now returns to Brighton, where his role for the 2026/27 Premier League campaign will be decided in the coming weeks.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Gruda had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Gruda entered the match at halftime and set up Christoph Baumgartner in the 80th for Leipzig's lone goal. The assist was the first goal involvement since March 20th, which was also his last league start, as he's combined for four shots, three chances created and six crosses over his last three appearances.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Gruda (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach.

Impact Gruda rejoined team training Friday after gradually increasing his intensity following adductor issues, recovering enough to earn a spot in the squad ahead of the weekend fixture. Coach Ole Werner had left his involvement to be decided after the final training session, and opted to ease the forward back with a bench role rather than throwing him straight in. He had recorded two goals and an assist in the match prior to the injury and will look to make an impact from the substitutes if called upon.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Saturday Gruda (strain) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach, according to coach Ole Werner. "Gruda is gradually increasing his intensity after adductor issues and is...

Impact Gruda is expected to rejoin the squad Friday and will be tested to determine if he is fit for Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach. The versatile forward had recorded two goals and one assist in the match prior to the injury and could push for a starting spot if available, with the ability to feature both as a winger and in midfield.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Gruda (strain) was in individual training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Gruda is seeing some progress from a return this week after he suffered a groin injury last week, with the attacker training individually on the lawn. That said, he is still not ready for a return, needing to train with the group first. His club faces Gladbach on Saturday in their next contest, looking unlikely to make the match at the moment.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers adductor injury Gruda is dealing with an adductor injury and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Bremen, according to coach Ole Werner. "Gruda will not be part of the squad due to adductor i...

Impact Gruda is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Bremen after already missing U21 matches with the national team due to the injury. The versatile forward had started six of the last seven matches, recording two goals and two assists during that span, so his absence could be felt, with Yan Diomande and Antonio Nusa expected to start on the wings in the meantime.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match with muscle problems Gruda is out for Germany's U21s friendly on Tuesday due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Gruda is not playing with his national team Tuesday, as the attacker has instead missed out due to some muscle issues. This will likely end his camp as he returns from Leipzig for further assessment, hoping nothing major has appeared. With six starts in their past seven games, the club will want him in for further examination, hoping this is just a scare and he can return Saturday against Bremen.

MARCH 31 • 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

Involved in three of five goals Gruda scored two goals and provided an assist while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing once inaccurately, creating four chances and making three tackles (winning all three)...

Impact Gruda scored in the 17th and 30th minutes and set up Christoph Baumgartner in the 30th while leading Leipzig in shots, chances created and tackles during the one sided win. The goal involvements were the first since February 15th for the attacker as he's combined for five shots, five chances created and a cross over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in draw Gruda scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and five chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Gruda scored and assisted Sunday, doing everything to earn the point in a match that Leipzig really should have won. The attacking midfielder already matched his goal contribution total in the Premier League in just his second match back in the Bundesliga. Whether that's related to the system he's playing in or the level of the league, it's a nice sign for Gruda and Leipzig.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Leipzig on loan Gruda has joined Leipzig on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, his parent club announced. "Brajan wants regular football, and we are not able to guarantee him that in...

Impact Gruda joined Brighton from Mainz in the summer of 2024 after a breakthrough season in the Bundesliga and has made 45 appearances for the Seagulls across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing eight assists.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute Saturday Gruda (undisclosed) remained an unused substitute in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton, confirming he is back available for Brighton.

Impact Gruda returned to the match squad during Saturday's clash against the Toffees after overcoming a small issue suffered in training and remained an unused substitute. The forward is expected to be a rotational option when the whole squad is fit, therefore his return didn't impact the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with injury Gruda (undisclosed) is dealing with an apparent injury and ruled out for Saturday's clash against Fulham, according to Andy Naylor from The Athletic.

Impact Gruda didn't make the squad for Saturday's clash against the Cottagers after dealing with an apparent injury. The attacking midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue and the timeline he will require to come back. Gruda has been a regular starter for the Seagulls, therefore his absence forces a change in the starting squad, with Diego Gomez starting on the right wing and Pascal Gross getting the number 10 role on Saturday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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