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Starting in back three Bitshiabu (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Bitshiabu will make his season debut after missing out on last week's match against Bochum through injury. The defender lines up in the Leipzig back three as the away side look to match Leverkusen's formation for Saturday's clash.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will train ahead of home opener Bitshiabu (thigh) passed his rehab fitness and will train ahead of Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Bitshiabu is on the right track to make his season debut Saturday following a thigh injury picked up in preseason. If fit, the defender will likely start on the bench, having only made six league appearances in 2023/24.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will train next week Bitshiabu (thigh) is set to return to training next week ahead of Aug 24 opener against Bochum.

Impact Bitshiabu is making great progress from his thigh injury as he is expected to return to team training next week. Though slim, he could be an option Saturday, depending on his fitness and form. The defender is only expected to keep a bench role for the new season, having appeared just six times in 2023/24 Bundesliga play.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out a few weeks Bitshiabu has suffered a thigh issue and will be out for the next few weeks, according to his club.

Impact Bitshiabu will not be healthy for the start of the season, with the defender having picked up a muscle issue in his thigh that will force him to the sidelines. Luckily for the club, he was;t expected to hold the biggest role, only appearing six times for 29 minutes last campaign. He will now hope for a speedy recovery, looking to return within the first few weeks of the season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling for minutes Bitshiabu has made just one appearances in eight matches since returning to the first team.

Impact Bitshiabu was always going to face an uphill battle to get on the pitch since making the switch to Leipzig. The defender then picked up an injury and has been limited to just a single appearance when back with the senior side. Bitshiabu would need multiple injuries to get on the pitch consistently, with eyes on a larger role in 2024/25.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Saturday Bitshiabu (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Dortmund.

Impact Bitshiabu will finally be eligible to make his season debut, though his chances of making an impact on the defensive line are slim, and he shouldn't have anything more than a limited role as a depth option.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UCL contest Bitshiabu (knee) is out for Tuesday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Bitshiabu is still yet to make his debut this season despite joining team training last week. It appears as if the club does not want to rush the player back into action after suffering a torn MCL. There is still a decent chance that the defender returns for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in team training Bitshiabu (knee) was viewed partially training with the team on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Bitshiabu looks to be making progress on his recovery and could be making a return within the club's next two matches after training with the team on Wednesday. The defender is still yet to make his debut this season, recovering from an MCL tear that has left him out since August. He most likely won't be rushed back into action and probably won't play this week against Wolfsburg or Manchester City, but he could make his debut next weekend against Heidenheim.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Bitshiabu (knee) was involved in individual training on Tuesday, ahead of Tuesday's match against Red Star, according to the club.

Impact Bitshiabu was involved in practice on Tuesday, training individually as he works on recovering from a knee injury. The defender has trained all this week and should be heading towards training with the full squad, hopefully meaning he will be healthy soon. When he does return, he will most likely only hold a bench role, as he has yet to record any minutes with the first team this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making good progress Bitshiabu (knee) has been on pace in his recovery and is expected to return to team training in the next coming weeks.

Impact Bitshiabu tore his MCL before the season started and is in lineup make his season debut as soon as early November. He signed from PSG in July, having made six starts in 13 appearances in Ligue 1 at just the age of 18.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tears MCL Bitshiabu suffered a torn MCL to his right knee and is expected to miss the first few weeks of the season.

Impact Bitshiabu will have to but his season debut on hold after suffering an MCL tear to his knee. The 18-year-old signed from PSG in the summer, totaling just six starts in 13 appearances last season in Ligue 1.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Germany Bitshiabu will make a move to Germany after agreeing to a five-year contract to RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-German.

Impact The 18-year-old spent the last two seasons at PSG, making six starts in 15 appearances. He will likely start the season as a bench option, with Willi Obran and Mohamed Simakan expected to start at center back with Josko Gvardiol undergoing groin surgery in June.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets nod for six starts in 2022/23 Bitshiabu recorded 14 appearances (six starts) across all competitions for PSG in season 2022/23.

Impact Bitshiabu saw some action late in the campaign and could be one of the future stars of the club. He's probably not quite ready for a serious enough role for fantasy consideration though and his fantasy outlook would remain low for next term.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 1-1 draw Bitshiabu registered one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Strasbourg.

Impact Bitshiabu had a quiet statistical night and was a bit hesitant on the pitch making some crucial mistakes. Despite that though with PSG securing the title and Marquinhos struggling with a fitness issue, the youngster could get the nod again in the finale versus Clermont Foot in Paris.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unused in return Bitshiabu (calf) was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Brest.

Impact Bitshiabu was back quickly after dealing with a small issue over the week but apparently wasn't healthy enough to be trusted with a role here. With a depleted back line for Parisians though the youngster may get another chance to start next week unless some of the injured return on time for the next clash.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faces late fitness test Saturday Bitshiabu (calf) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Brest but may have to face a late fitness test ahead of the game.

Impact Bitshiabu will make the trip apparently but he arrives with a problem and will have to confirm he's healthy enough for a start ahead of the game. If he's unable to get the nod PSG may have to switch to four-man back line with Danilo and Sergio Ramos anchoring the back line in which case Carlos Soler could be the extra midfielder in the XI.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Brest match Bitshiabu has suffered a calf knock and is questionable for Saturday's match versus Brest, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bitshiabu is the latest defensive victim for PSG. Presnel Kimpembe is out long term and Marquinhos and Nordi Mukiele are out for the weekend which only leaves Bitshiabu to start at center-back. If he can't recover enough for the game though Parisians would likely switch to four-man back line with an extra midfielder coming into play which could be Carlos Soler.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 76 minutes off bench Bitshiabu had two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win against Toulouse. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th minute.

Impact Bitshiabu has enjoyed more playing time of late getting two shifts of more than 70 minutes in a match after the World Cup. The youngster likely has a bright future though in terms of fantasy he'll remain with very limited value without a regular role.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late goals help PSG beat 3rd-tier Châteauroux in French Cup

Paris Saint-Germain needed two late goals to scrape a 3-1 win at third-tier Châteauroux in the French Cup round of 64

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Late goals help PSG beat 3rd-tier Châteauroux in French Cup