Castello Lukeba - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Ruled out Saturday Lukeba (adductor) will miss Saturday's clash against Union Berlin as his adductor problems have not improved, according to coach Ole Werner. "Castello will be absent. He is still s...

Impact Lukeba did not train at all this week, marking a setback after he had appeared to be progressing toward a return. The situation has become harder to predict given the back-and-forth nature of the recovery, with no firm timeline offered beyond ruling him out for Saturday. El Chadaille Bitshiabu is expected to continue filling in at center-back in his absence, with Lukeba's availability for the following week's clash against Leverkusen to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt.

Impact Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt as he returns from injury. The defender is eased back into action after missing the last match, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu starting in central defense in his place, though Lukeba could come on depending on the match scenario.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Frankfurt Lukeba (adductor) has been able to increase his training load over the week and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, with a final decision to be made after the la...

Impact Lukeba had been ruled out last week after picking up an adductor injury during the clash against Bremen, but his progressive return to training is a more encouraging update than initially expected. The club will assess him after Friday's session before making their final squad decisions, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu having been the leading candidate to fill in at center-back if the Frenchman had to miss the call. Getting Lukeba back for such a crucial fixture in Leipzig's Champions League qualification push would be a significant boost for coach Ole Werner.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers adductor injury Lukeba is out for the time being due to an adductor injury, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba is going to miss some time after an injury Saturday, as the defender is now suffering from an adductor injury. The club will watch his status closely, with the defender typically a starter for the club when fit. He is now likely to miss out on their next league match, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu as the leading option to replace him.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in cup game Lukeba (knee) started and recorded four clearances, three interceptions and two tackles (one won) during Wednesday's Pokal loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Lukeba bounced back following a four-game absence and should now be in contention to start in Bundesliga play. He was very active as a center-back before suffering the injury, so he could be chosen over El Chadaille Bitshiabu, allowing Nicolas Seiwald to return to midfield in upcoming fixtures.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team, late call in Cup Lukeba (knee) resumed team training on Monday and is a late call for Wednesday's DFB Pokal game against Bayern, the club announced.

Impact Lukeba is pushing toward a return from a knee injury that kept him out for the last four matches after rejoining full team training on Monday, making him a late fitness decision for Wednesday's DFB Pokal clash against Bayern. That is an encouraging development for Leipzig, as the French center-back has been a locked-in starter at the back and his availability would give the defense a noticeable lift. In his absence, El Chadaille Bitshiabu and more recently Nicolas Seiwald have stepped in alongside Willi Orban to cover his spot.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out another match Lukeba (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba is not going to be with the club as they face Mainz, with a knee injury still too much to play through. This leaves the club without a regular starter for yet another match, likely to have Willi Orban and El Chadaille Bitshiabu remain as starters in the middle of the defense until he is fit.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against St. Pauli Lukeba (knee) won't be an option for Tuesday's clash against St. Pauli, the club announced.

Impact Lukeba suffered a knee injury last week and will miss a second game in a row since he has not yet recovered enough to make at least the bench for Tuesday's clash against St. Pauli. The center-back will hope to recover in time for Saturday's clash against Mainz. Until then, El Chadaille Bitshiabu will likely pair with Willi Orban in central defense against the Kiezkicker.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Lukeba is out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim due to a knee injury, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba is hitting the sidelines for at least a match, as the defender has hit the sidelines with a knee injury. This will result in the loss of a regular starter, hoping not to push his absence another game. The club views El Chadaille Bitshiabu as his immediate backup, likely to replace him moving forward.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Saturday Lukeba (shoulder) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Lukeba was not fit enough to start despite training Friday and had to settle for a spot on the bench Saturday. This marks the first time this season he has not featured in the starting XI. That said, he will likely see minutes later in the game depending on how it unfolds.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Lukeba (shoulder) is a late call for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba is still dealing with the shoulder injury he suffered in the club's last outing and will not be a late call for Saturday, needing to go through Friday's training session before a final decision is made. The club will monitor his status closely, as he has been a regular starter this season, having yet to miss a start. If he were to miss out, this would force a change, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu or Lukas Klostermann as possible replacements.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with shoulder injury Lukeba (shoulder) is day-to-day due to a shoulder injury he suffered against Stuttgart, Leipzig announced.

Impact Lukeba is in doubt for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim due to the shoulder issue. The defender has been a consistent starter when healthy, so if this is a concern it would be a blow. If he's unable to go Saturday, Lukeba will have the international break to recover immediately after that match.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays U21 EURO with France Lukeba (abdomen) is currently playing the U21 EURO Championship with France, confirming he is fully back fit.

Impact Lukeba has fully recovered from his abdomen injury that made him miss the end of the season with Leipzig, as the defender is currently playing with the French Espoirs in the U21 EURO Championship. Lukeba is performing well, having received the MOTM award in the first game against Portugal and delivered an assist in the second one against Georgia. The Frenchman will head back to Leipzig after the competition to prepare for the 2025/26 season.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle injury Lukeba is out for Saturday's match against Stuttgart due to an abdominal muscle injury, accoridng to his club.

Impact Lukeba is going to miss the season finale, with the defender being left on the sidelines after suffering a muscle injury during training. This is a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit. He ends his season starting in 18 of his 23 appearances while notching 17 interceptions, 31 tackles and 68 clearances.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Available for Saturday Lukeba (thigh) featured against Sturm Graz on Wednesday and is fully available for upcoming fixtures.

Impact Lukeba returned from his thigh injury in the match against Sturm Graz and is expected to be available for the Union Berlin game on Saturday. It is unclear whether he will start or if El Chadaille Bitshiabu will continue to fill in for him until Lukeba regains full fitness.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be an option Saturday Lukeba (thigh) returned to team training Thursday and could be available for the squad tomorrow, according to the club.

Impact Lukeba is likely to be a late call for Saturday's game against Leverkusen after training normally with the team on Thursday. If fit, he is expected to start, as he has in all 13 of his appearances this season.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out Wednesday Lukeba (thigh) is out for Wednesday's match against Sporting.

Impact Lukeba is not returning despite training and an expected return, as he is sidelined yet again. However, he should still be nearing a return, likely fit to face Leverkusen on Saturday. He will hope to see a starting role immediately once fit, starting in all 13 of his appearances this season.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday, option Wednesday Lukeba (thigh) is an option for Wednesday's match against Sporting, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba is finally back in the fold after a long absence, as he has missed the club's past seven games. However, he will still have to pass a fitness test ahead of the match to confirm his fitness. That said, it is up in the air if he will see his regular starting spot immediately if fit, as he has started in all 13 appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for Saturday Lukeba (thigh) is nearing a comeback from his injury and is currently working individually on his recovery. However, he will remain unavailable for Saturday's match against Bochum,...

Impact Lukeba has been sidelined since late November with a thigh injury but is targeting a return next week. He could feature in the Champions League match against Sporting. If he remains unavailable, his next opportunity would be Saturday's home game against defending champions Leverkusen.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Lukeba (thigh) is nearing a return and is doubtful for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba is nearing a return, although Sunday will likely be too early for him, with the defender still not fully cleared for action. However, he still has yet to be ruled out also, leaving a small window for an appearance. That said, even if he is fit, he will likely only see a bench spot.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working individually Lukeba (thigh) is training individually outdoors, according to his club.

Impact Lukeba could be in for a quicker return than the two months initially reported, as he is already back in individual training. We will probably need another week or two before he sees team training but does set him up for a possible return after the winter break.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for around two months Lukeba was injured and subbed off in the first half of Saturday's 5-1 loss against Wolfsburg.

Impact Lukeba sustained a muscle injury in his left thigh and is expected to miss about two months, as the club has opted for a conservative treatment approach. Lukas Klostermann, as reported by the club, is a leading candidate to replace Lukeba and could be included in the squad for the German Cup Wednesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Wolfsburg Lukeba was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Lukeba left the match in the 31st minute, pulling up with a hamstring injury and being replaced by Nicolas Seiwald. The extent of Lukeba's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match at Kiel.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Lukeba (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Lukeba is back in the starting XI after overcoming a muscular injury. The defender is a key piece of the XI and should continue in a major role as long as he can stay fit moving forward.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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