DAVID RAUM NEWS

Back from suspension Raum is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Raum has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation, with the defender set to return in the final game of the season against Stuttgart on Saturday. He has been a regular starter for Leipzig at left-back and is expected to return directly to the starting XI.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Raum will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Raum picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for Saturday's match against Bremen. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter for Leipzig, with Castello Lukeba expected to start in his place for that game.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Raum (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Raum has made the match squad as expected but is only available for limited playing time. He'll be a solid alternative to Castello Lukeba at left-back and may also take some set pieces if given enough time on the field. Prior to the issue, Raum tallied one goal and five assists over 24 appearances in all competitions.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Saturday Raum (strain) is back available for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, according to his club.

Impact Raum has been back in team training this week following muscular issues but he is back available for Saturday's game and is expected to return directly into the starting squad.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return against Frankfurt Raum (strain) is aiming a return next week to face Frankfurt on Saturday, the club announced.

Impact Raum is still dealing with muscular problems and is not an option yet for Leipzig. He is aiming to be back next week to face Frankfurt. Castello Lukeba is expected to fill in at left back until he returns.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, doubtful to face Kiel Raum (strain) completed a light training program and is doubtful for Saturday's match against Kiel, according to RB Live.

Impact Raum was absent last match and appears to be trending in the same direction after he was only able to train in a limited program. The good news is he still does at least appear to be progressing. His option for Saturday is currently doubtful, still needing a major boost before he can see the field again.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Raum is out for Friday's game against Wolfsburg due to a muscular injury.

Impact Raum will be sidelined for this match due to a muscular injury, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to return to action. Lukas Klostermann is expected to take his place in the lineup while Raum is sidelined.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Saturday's win Raum assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 15 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Raum had another extremely productive match Saturday, highlighted by his assist of Benjamin Sesko's goal in the 24th minute. It marked his fourth assist of the season. He created four chances in the win and also set a season high with 15 crosses. On the defensive end he won one tackle, made four clearances and won four duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Main creator for Leipzig Raum took two shots (one on goal), crossed 10 times (two accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 0-0 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Raum was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Leipzig leading the team in both crosses and chances created. The wing-back has combined for five chances created and 24 crosses over his last three league starts.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both sides of ball Raum took one shot (on goal), crossed 14 times (one accurate), blocked a shot, made an interception and two tackles (winning both) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Raum found the back of the net in the 41st minute scoring Leipzig's first goal while leading the team in crosses, blocks, interceptions and tackles. The fullback has combined for three goal involvements, two shots, seven chances created and 29 crosses over his last three league starts.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with pinpoint cross Raum assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Sporting CP. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minu...

Impact Raum assisted RB Leipzig's opening goal Wednesday with an accurate cross into the box for his first goal-contribution of the competition. He led the team with four crosses attempted (two accurate) and contributed one tackle (one won), two clearances and one block defensively. In five appearances (four starts) across all competitions since returning from a lengthy absence due to an ankle injury, Raum has attempted 22 crosses (four accurate), created nine chances and assisted three goals.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists in draw Raum assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bochum.

Impact Raum had a strong game as he registered two assists in the first half, helping them take an early lead in the match. Additionally, he played the full 90 minutes for the first time since returning from his ankle injury.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses against Stuttgart Raum registered six crosses (one accurate) and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Raum failed to contribute to a goal Wednesday but is gradually regaining his crossing form after missing two months with an ankle injury. He delivered six crosses, bringing his season total to 56 across nine Bundesliga appearances. His precision in the final third and on set pieces highlights his left-footed quality. Raum's next chance to impress will come Saturday against Bochum.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Friday Raum (ankle) is on the bench for Friday's game against Bayern Munich.

Impact It's unclear if Raum is 100 percent healthy, but his return to the bench is a welcome sight after he missed the previous 12 matches due to a nagging ankle problem. Antonio Nusa will start on the left side of midfield with Raum on the bench, but the latter could see minutes at some point in the second half.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May feature in Bayern game Raum (ankle) has been training well and could feature in Bayern's game on Friday, depending on the outcome of Thursday's final training session, according to coach Marco Rose in th...

Impact Raum (ankle) has missed the last 12 games for Leipzig but is nearing a return to action. He could feature during Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern. This season, Raum has provided one assist, created 15 chances, and delivered 47 crosses and 14 corners in six Bundesliga appearances. His return will be valuable both defensively and in set-piece situations.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training outdoors Raum (ankle) trained outdoors with the team, according to his club.

Impact Raum is back in team training, bringing confidence the defender will be an option again soon. It probably won't come this weekend after just training fully, likely to eye a return against Bayern Munich on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training indoors Raum (ankle) was pictured training indoors Monday, via his club.

Impact Raum is still working on his return, with the defender once again pictured training, although it was indoors. A return ahead of the winter break still looks doubtful, likely set to return in January.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for return soon Raum (ankle) is eyeing a December return after getting back into training, according to his club.

Impact Raum got back into training this week, having started to run Tuesday. This leaves him in a decent spot, as he will now look to return in December after missing the club's past six games. He was a regular starter to begin the season, so this would be a huge addition back, likely gaining that spot back immediately.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting 2024 return Raum (ankle) is hoping to return before the Christmas break, Leipziger Volkszeitung reports.

Impact Raum is pushing to return before the Christmas break, especially for a potential title-decider against Munich. That would be the very earliest he could return as this was expected to be a three-month recovery post surgery. Still it seems he's pushing for that and is recovering ahead of schedule, though it's impossible to trust a return before the break until he's back in full training.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives surgery Raum (ankle) had undergone and completed surgery, according to his club.

Impact Raum's ankle issues seem to be more serious than first reported, with the defender receiving surgery. He has already completed the surgery and will be stuck in a walking boot for the next few weeks. That said, his recovery will take a month or two, likely setting him up for a return sometime in December.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Raum has picked up an ankle injury and has been withdrawn from the German national team camp, according to his club.

Impact Raum suffered an injury in Sunday's game against Heidenheim, forcing his early exit in the 69th minute. Follow-up scans have revealed the injury is somewhat serious after his withdrawal, although the club is yet to announce the true extent or a timetable for his return. That said, he will hope to not be out that long, likely missing around two to three weeks and hopefully returning sometime in November.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses Wednesday Raum registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Juventus. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th...

Impact Raum had a productive day despite the loss as he took a season-high five corners and recorded three accurate crosses. He also created four chances, bringing him up to six through two UCL starts. He added two tackles and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season in victory Raum assisted once to go with 12 crosses (five accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Raum recorded his first-season assist despite creating 15 chances this season. He completed five of his 12 crosses in this game and created seven chances. Last season, he created an assist roughly every four games, so his rate has slowed slightly after five games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers six crosses in draw Raum had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Raum led the team with six crosses delivered, all of which occurred out of open play. However, only one of those crosses was accurate. The left back created a season-high three chances created, but he's been unable to register an assist so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses from open play Raum generated four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Raum attempted four crosses for the fourth game in a row this season. Despite being Leipzig's leading set-piece taker this season, he didn't have any in this game. He completed three crosses in this game, he hasn't completed more than three in any game this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE