Leeds United vs. RB Leipzig - News - August 08, 2026

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Gabriel Gudmundsson - Facing four week absence Gudmundsson (hamstring) could be facing around four weeks out with a suspected hamstring injury, making him likely to miss the season opener at Nottingham Forest, according to coac...

Impact Gudmundsson's defensive output last season, 65 tackles and 27 interceptions across 32 appearances, including 31 starts, made him a key fixture at left back, and his absence is a notable blow given the lack of depth at wing back, with Leeds United now looking to add a backup option before the window closes. James Justin is expected to start in his place until Gudmundsson returns or reinforcements arrive. No official diagnosis has been confirmed, though the injury is suspected to be a hamstring issue.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jaka Bijol - Back available for friendly Bijol (knock) is back available for Saturday's friendly against RB Leipzig, the club posted.

Impact Bijol had missed the earlier friendly against Wrexham with a knee knock, one of several notable absences for Leeds during the club's trip to the United States. His return now confirms that setback has cleared up, positioning him to bring his physical presence and aerial strength back to the backline as Leeds United continues its preseason preparations.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Fit for friendly Orban (ribs) is fit for a bench role in Saturday's friendly against Leeds United, according to the club.

Impact Orban had recently rejoined team training after recovering from a rib contusion that also kept him out of the earlier friendly against SC Verl, and this bench inclusion confirms his recovery is complete. He finished last season with 33 Bundesliga appearances, starting all of them and logging 2,950 minutes with two goals, and his continued reintegration positions him to build back toward his usual durable presence at the back heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - On bench in return Elmas (undisclosed) is fit for a bench role in Saturday's friendly against Leeds United, according to the club.

Impact Elmas had recently joined the traveling squad for the club's preseason camp after a minor laceration briefly kept him out of an earlier friendly, and this bench inclusion confirms he has fully recovered. He contributed one goal and four assists across 40 appearances last season on loan from Napoli before rejoining Leipzig permanently, and his gradual reintegration continues as the club rounds out its preseason preparations.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ouedraogo - Out several weeks Ouedraogo will be sidelined for a few weeks with a capsular shoulder injury suffered during training, with the club opting to treat it conservatively following a thorough examinati...

Impact Ouedraogo had already been forced to end an earlier training session early after the initial blow, and this confirmed diagnosis now rules him out for a notable stretch. The timing is a real blow to Leipzig's midfield plans given the 20 year old was expected to take on a larger role this season following Xavier Schlager's departure, with Christoph Baumgartner's fitness also still in question heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.

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