RB Leipzig Team News - Soccer

Brajan Gruda - Misses match with muscle problems Gruda is out for Germany's U21s friendly on Tuesday due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Gruda is not playing with his national team Tuesday, as the attacker has instead missed out due to some muscle issues. This will likely end his camp as he returns from Leipzig for further assessment, hoping nothing major has appeared. With six starts in their past seven games, the club will want him in for further examination, hoping this is just a scare and he can return Saturday against Bremen.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Running Tuesday Diomande (shoulder) has started to run at training again, according to his club.

Impact Diomande is looking to make a quick return after an injury last outing, as the forward was back in training Tuesday, although only allowed to run. This is a step in the right direction, as team training has to follow soon. With their next match on Saturday against Bremen, that may be too early, so they may potentially wait until the Gladbach game on April 11.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Max Finkgrafe - Withdraws from international duty Finkgrafe has returned from international duty as a precaution due to injury, according to his club.

Impact Finkgraf will not finish the international break with the German U21s, as the defender suffered a slight injury. It has been deemed more of a precaution, hopefully still an option to play in Leipzig's return match. He has only started in one of his seven appearances, so it would be a minor loss, although he won't want to lose the few minutes he has gained recently.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Sits out friendly as precaution Schlager was an unused substitute during Austria's 5-1 friendly win over Ghana after experiencing a minor knee problem, with the decision made to rest him as a precaution. Austria...

Impact Schlager experienced some knee discomfort during the international camp ahead of the friendly against Ghana and, despite feeling better afterwards, was not risked due to his injury history. His availability for Tuesday's friendly against South Korea remains questionable, though he is expected to be back with RB Leipzig when league action resumes on April 4.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Seiwald - Leader in interceptions, tackles Seiwald created a chance, made three interceptions and three tackles (winning one) during Friday's 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Seiwald was held off the scoresheet but contributed defensively in midfield by leading his side in intereptions and tackles. The midfielder has combined for two shots, eight tackles and four interceptions over his last three appearances but hasn't had a goal involvement since January.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - First Bundesliga clean sheet Vandevoordt kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Friday's 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Vandevoordt helped a rampant Leipzig side to all three points by blanking Hoffenheim on Friday. The clean sheet was the first in Vandevoordt's Bundesliga career as he's allowed two goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts. Leipzig head to Werder Bremen next weekend.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Sets up one of five goals Raum had an assist while crossing five times (two accurate), creating two chances and blocking a shot during Friday's 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Raum set up Christoph Baumgartner in the 21st minute while leading Leipzig in crosses and blocks during the victory. The assist was the first since February 21st for the fullback as he's combined for three shots, 12 chances created and 27 crosses over his last three appearances as he remains an elite attacking option from left back.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Nets brace Friday Baumgartner scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal) during Friday's 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Baumgartner scored in the 21st and 30th minutes while tying for the team-high in shots during the one sided victory. The goals were the first since February 21st for the midfielder as he's combined for seven shots, two chances created and four interceptions over his last three appearances.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brajan Gruda - Involved in three of five goals Gruda scored two goals and provided an assist while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing once inaccurately, creating four chances and making three tackles (winning all three)...

Impact Gruda scored in the 17th and 30th minutes and set up Christoph Baumgartner in the 30th while leading Leipzig in shots, chances created and tackles during the one sided win. The goal involvements were the first since February 15th for the attacker as he's combined for five shots, five chances created and a cross over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Strikes for first goal of season Henrichs scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Henrichs entered the match in the 76th minute and scored Leipzig's final goal just two minutes into his appearance. The goal was the first goal involvement this season for Henrichs as he's made just two league starts since returning from an Achilles injury that kept him out the bulk of the campaign.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Assists, leaves injured Diomande had an assist but left with a shoulder injury during Friday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Diomande set up Brajan Gruda in the 44th minute before subbing off with the injury in the 66th. It was the first assist in nearly a month for Diomande as he has two goal involvements over his last three league appearances. Diomande's status for April 4th's trip to Bremen will need to be monitored.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Takes two shots Baumgartner took two off target shots and made three interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Baumgartner was held off the scoresheet while tying for the team-high in shots Sunday. The midfielder has combined for six shots and two chances created over his last three appearances and doesn't have a goal involvement in March.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Creates two chances Diomande crossed once inaccurately and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Diomande was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most chances created on the team. The match broke a streak of four straight games with a goal involvement for Diomande as he's combined for six shots, five chances created and seven crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Main creator for Leipzig Raum crossed nine times (five accurate) and created five chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Raum was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Leipzig as he led the team in both crosses and chances created. The fullback has combined for three shots, 14 chances created and 38 crosses over his last three appearances but has yet to have a goal involvement in March.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - Concedes once in loss Vandevoordt allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Vandevoordt allowed the lone goal of the match in the second half as Leipzig dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts as Leipzig will take on Hoffenheim at home Friday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Option from bench Schalger (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Schlager was deemed fit ahead of Sunday and has made well with the statement, earning a spot on the bench to face Stuttgart. He has started in 15 of his 19 appearances this season, likely to return to a starting role after testing his legs in a few matches.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Set for return Schlager (groin) is an option for Sunday's match against Stuttgart, according to his club.

Impact Schalger is not injured anymore and will return to the field, with the midfielder set to play come Sunday. This is solid news for the club, as he is a regular starter and should assume that role back, recording 15 starts in 19 appearances to go along with three goal contributions.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ouedraogo - 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

Peter Gulacsi - Back to individual training Gulacsi (knee) was spotted training individually Wednesday, the club posted.

Impact Gulacsi resumed individual training Wednesday after missing the last three matches with a knee injury and could be available by the end of March. The goalkeeper was a starter before the injury and is expected to reclaim his place ahead of Maarten Vandevoordt once fully fit.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - Four saves for win Vandevoordt had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Vandevoordt stopped four of the five shots he faced during Saturday's win. It was a nice showing that included a few crucial saves to earn all three points. There have been some growing pains for Vandevoordt, but he's very clearly a talented option that has plenty of upside as the top goalkeeper in Leipzig moving forward.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Major volume in win Raum had three shots (one on goal), 13 crosses (six accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Raum didn't get on the scoresheet during Saturday's win, but that didn't stop him having a big day. He took 13 crosses and five corners and added three shots. It was a solid showing throughout and some major volume despite not earning a goal contribution. If Raum can keep this sort of volume going moving forward, as he has throughout his career, he will continue as one of the most valuable defenders in Germany.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Conrad Harder - Assists for win Harder assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Harder created a pair of chances and put a shot on goal Saturday, putting together a nice showing to help earn all three points. His assist proved to be a crucial one for the winning goal as he set up Yan Diomande. Harder has some very winnable matches coming up to try and carry this form forward.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Scores in win Diomande scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Diomande continued his onslaught on the Bundesliga with a goal during Saturday's win. He's been brilliant since pulling on the Leipzig shirt at the start of the season and is showing no signs of slowing down. He also added a chance created during the brilliant showing. Diomande is going to be one of the most sought after wingers in Europe if this form continues to the end of the season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ouedraogo - 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

Ridle Baku - Provides one assist Baku assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Hamburger SV.

Impact Baku delivered a strong two-way performance in Sunday's clash against Hamburger, providing a headed assist for Romulo while matching his season high with four crosses. He added three tackles, three interceptions and a season-high seven clearances in a busy outing. The right wing-back has now made two consecutive starts, totaling one assist, seven crosses and one key pass during that span.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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