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Back available Saturday Ouedraogo (knee) is back available for Saturday's clash against Bremen, according to coach Ole Werner. "Ouedraogo is also an option against Bremen."

Impact Ouedraogo is an option for Saturday's clash against Bremen after missing over two months due to knee injury. The midfielder was a starter prior to the setback but is likely to see limited minutes initially, with the staff expected to manage a gradual return given the length of his absence.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to partial training Ouedraogo (knee) trained partially Wednesday and could be available in the coming weeks, the club posted.

Impact Ouedraogo could be available in the coming weeks after being spotted in partial training Wednesday, having missed the last two months with a knee injury. The German was a starter before the setback and could compete with Brajan Gruda for a starting role in midfield once he regains full fitness.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing international break to train Ouedrago (knee) is progressing well and is eyeing a return to training before the international break, according to his club.

Impact Ouedrago is still working on his return and has yet to see the training field, but that has been followed by some positive news, with the midfielder expected to join his teammates in the next few weeks. He is hoping to integrate before the international break, which starts after their match on March 20. A return to play could then come when they resume play, potentially when facing Werder Bremen on April 4, looking to put his injury issues this season in the rearview mirror.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out until end of march Ouedraogo (knee) is out until the end of March due to a tendon injury, according to his club.

Impact Ouedraogo just returned from injury but is now heading for another absence, returning from one knee injury and picking up another, confirmed to be a tendon injury. This is another thorn in the side for the midfielder, who has earned a starting role at only 19 years of age, starting in nine of his 12 appearances. That said, Xaver Schlager, Christoph Baumgartner and Nicolas Seiwald will likely see the start in midfield until Ouedraogo is an option again.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back on sidelines Ouedraogo is out for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich due to a knee injury, according to his club.

Impact Ouedraogo just returned from injury but is already heading back to the sidelines, suffering a relapse of his knee injury. It is unknown if it is a major injury again and will lead to further absence. He is set for testing in the coming days, with Yan Dioamnde likely to return to the starting XI due to his absence.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action in win Ouedraogo (knee) recorded 60 minutes on the field during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Ouedraogo was deployed on the left wing in his first start since recovering from an issue that left him out of four games. He had previously featured as a central midfielder, tallying three goals and three assists over his last eight starts in that position. He'll be in contention with Antonio Nusa on the flank and with Xaver Schlager in the center for the remainder of the season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from injury Ouedraogo (knee) is an option for Wednesday's match against Freiburg, according to his club.

Impact Ouedraogo has been out since late November with a tendon injury and is now in for a return after the winter break, with the midfielder cleared of his injury. He ends a four-game absence and will likely work back into starting time over the next few weeks, recording eight straight starts before the injury.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers tendon injury Ouedraogo is out for the next five to seven weeks due to a tendon injury in his knee, according to his club.

Impact Ouedraogo is receiving an unfortunate update after breaking onto the scene recently, as he will miss the rest of 2025 after suffering a tendon injury in his knee. Unfortunately, he will likely miss out until mid-January, leaving the club without a regular starter in the midfield. Xaver Schlager will likely be tossed into a starting role again without Ouedraogo available, starting in the first three games of the season before Ouedraogo's breakout.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener Ouedraogo scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Ouedraogo would continue his solid run of play Sunday and open the scoring for his club, finding the back of the net in the 63rd minute. This is his second straight game with a goal contribution after he bagged an assist last time out, now with four goal contributions in his past four outings. He now has three goals and three assists this season, a great start to the campaign for the midfielder, breaking into the team.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

19-year-old Assan Ouedraogo scores for Leipzig after making Germany debut

Assan Ouedraogo has added to his burgeoning reputation with a brilliant strike in Leipzig’s 2-0 win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Produces best outing of season Ouedraogo scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 6-0 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact In his fifth consecutive start, Ouedraogo produced his most complete performance of the season with a goal, an assist, and season highs of three shots and two tackles won. The midfielder has registered at least one tackle won in every start and one shot in all but one, totaling seven shots across his five starts.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Ouedraogo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ouedraogo provided one assist during Saturday's draw, coming off a pair of chances created. Prior to the season he was seen as one for the future, but Ouedraogo has really come into his own as a part of the team now. Leipzig are struggling somewhat, especially as they work to integrate so many younger players into the starting XI, but the upside for individuals like Ouedraogo continues to grow.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in first Bundesliga start Ouedraogo scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing once accurately during Saturday's match against Koln.

Impact Ouedraogo found the back of the net in the 13th minute, opening the scoring in the match before subbing off with a knock in the 58th. The goal was the first for Ouedraogo in the Bundesliga in his first start in the competition after appearing in just three games prior to this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Bremen Ouedraogo (knee) was in the squad for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Ouedraogo returned from a knee injury which has kept him out of action since Matchday 11. The midfielder could see some sporadic playing during next week's season finale against Stuttgart.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on team sheet Ouedraogo (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Ouedraogo was expected to be fit Saturday but hasn't made the team sheet, with the midfielder still on the sidelines. This continues an absence dating back to Nov. 26. He will look to see the team sheet again this season, but after being deemed fit twice and being left out, there is a solid chance he has been dropped from the first team for the remainder of the campaign, as only three matches remain.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Bayern Ouedraogo (knee) is an option once more for Saturday's clash against Bayern, the club announced.

Impact Ouedraogo was available last weekend but did not make the bench. He is fully fit again and available for Saturday's match against Bayern. He has recovered from his knee injury and a return to the pitch is imminent.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Ouedraogo (knee) was expected to be back for Saturday's game but ultimately remained out again.

Impact Ouedraogo has been training with the team in recent weeks and was expected to be back for Saturday's clash according to his club. However, he is not fully ready to return to the match squad. His next chance will come against Bayern on Saturday.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Frankfurt Ouedraogo (knee) is an option for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, according to his club.

Impact Ouedraogo has been training with the team in recent weeks and is back as an option for Saturday's game against Frankfurt. That said, he should return to his usual bench role.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return next week Ouedraogo (knee) has been training with the team this week and is aiming a return next week, the club announced.

Impact Ouedraogo has been training with the team this week but will be too short to make the squad on Saturday. He is aiming a return next week against Frankfurt which let him a bit more time to fully recover from a knee injury that kept him out the pitch since late November. That said, he is likely to resume his bench role once fully fit.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Ouedraogo (knee) has returned to team training, according to RB Live.

Impact Ouedraogo looks to be following his recovery plan, with the midfielder now in team training this week after he was expected to return to that stage soon. This is good news, as a return is likely nearing. That said, he will look to see the field before the end of the season, possibly featuring against Kiel on Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be able to train fully soon Ouedraogo (knee) will be able to train fully starting next week, the club announced.

Impact Ouedraogo has been involved in partial training recently and is expected to return to full sessions next week. This indicates he could be available before the end of April or in early May. That said, he is likely to resume his bench role once fully fit.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could resume team training soon Ouedraogo (knee) is close to returning to team training after making good progress in his recovery from a long-term injury, the club announced.

Impact Ouedraogo is expected to return to team training soon after a long-term knee injury that has kept him out since late November. Even if fully fit, he should remain a bench option as he was earlier in the season, though the coaching change adds some uncertainty.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Long term knee injury Ouedraogo picked up a knee injury after UCL's game against Inter.

Impact Ouedraogo is set to miss several months following a knee injury. He underwent successful surgery Tuesday and will return to Leipzig to begin his recovery, the club reports.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Dortmund Ouderaogo (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Ouderaogo is back with the team for the first time this campaign, making his season debut on the team sheet after around three months out due to a knee issue. This is great news for the midfielder, although he is likely to serve in a rotational role, as he has yet to make his senior debut for the club.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Ouedraogo (knee) trained this week and is questionable for Saturday's match against Dortmund, according to his club.

Impact Ouedraogo could be making his season debut Saturday after a long layoff, with the midfielder having yet to appear due to a knee injury. That said, he will likely lineup on the bench if an option, as he has yet to touch the field with the Leipzig first team. Either way, he will just look to be an option and hopefully see some time in his debut.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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19-year-old Assan Ouedraogo scores for Leipzig after making Germany debut