RB Leipzig Team News - Soccer

Antonio Nusa - Dangerous runner from wide areas Antonio Nusa recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against Iraq.

Impact Nusa was kept without a shot or chance created over the course of the game, largely a consequence of being stationed very wide, but he was a constant threat whenever he received possession, relying on his dribbling to try to find a way past Iraq's compact defensive block. He managed two successful dribbles and was fouled twice for his efforts, finishing with three crosses and one tackle defensively.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Provides assist and decent defense Schlager logged one assist on a chance created, four tackles (one won), three interceptions and three clearances during Austria's 3-1 win Tuesday against Jordan.

Impact It was a case of right place and time for Schlager, as all he did for his assist was make an easy pass to Romano Schmid, who excellently scored Austria's first goal from outside the penalty box. Most of Schlager's impact came defensively. The only Austrian to clear multiple balls, intercept several passes and win at least one tackle is Schlager, who partnered alongside Leipzig teammate Nicolas Seiwald as a defensive-midfield duo Tuesday. Even though Austria manager subbed Schlager off early against Jordan, the Schlager-Seiwald pair is projected to be a team staple this World Cup, especially with fellow midfielder Christoph Baumgartner (thigh) out said tournament.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Seiwald - One cross, two tackles won Seiwald logged one cross (one accurate), three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception during Austria's 3-1 win Tuesday against Jordan.

Impact Like for RB Leipzig, Seiwald and Xaver Schlager partnered in Austria's midfield, though as a pair instead of its usual trio including Christoph Baumgartner (thigh). Even though Seiwald's lone cross found Marko Arnautovic, the veteran recipient opted to reset an attacking attempt rather than immediately shooting. Even though Seiwald's two clearances and one interception were fewer than those from some of his Austrian teammates, only he won multiple tackles, which the Leipzig midfielder sporadically achieved during the Bundesliga last season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Fills stat sheet in win Diomande generated two shots (zero on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Ecuador. He also added five chances created, five tackles, t...

Impact Even though Amad Diallo scored the game-winning goal for Ivory Coast, there's no question that Diomande was the best player on the field for the Elephants. Diomande should be one of the busiest players for Ivory Coast in the match against Germany on Saturday, where his pace -- and familiarity due to him playing in the Bundesliga -- could be a game-changer for the African side.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Nusa - Joins Norway for World Cup Nusa is set to start on the left of the attack for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Nusa is entering his first World Cup as a major young piece for Norway, set to serve as an important attacker from the flanks. The 21-year-old has started to break onto the scene in the past two league seasons, leading to his inclusion in Norway's roster, recording four goals and three assists in his 31 appearances (24 starts) with Leipzig. He will now have to contend with Erling Haaland in the attack, although the focus on the Manchester City forward could leave Nusa a bit more open. With Norway's main way of staying in the tournament being to score, Nusa could be a decent shout for a couple of goal contributions before Norway's exit.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Continues rehabilitation at WC camp Baumgartner (muscular) will travel to Austria's World Cup camp in Santa Barbara to continue his rehabilitation following the successful procedure on his muscle injury, with the fed...

Impact Baumgartner sustained the injury ahead of the June 1 friendly against Tunisia and has already undergone a successful procedure, ruling him out of the World Cup entirely. Despite his unavailability for the tournament, the 26-year-old will spend a week at the Austrian camp working on his recovery under optimal medical conditions provided by both the federation and RB Leipzig. His presence in the camp will allow him to support his teammates during the competition while continuing his rehabilitation in familiar surroundings. A return to action ahead of next season remains the primary target, with the procedure expected to have him fit for the 2026-27 campaign.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Breakout star for Elephants Diomande has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad after a sensational debut Bundesliga season with RB Leipzig, arriving as one of the most exciting teenagers in world footba...

Impact Diomande scored 12 goals and provided nine assists across 33 Bundesliga appearances in 2,483 minutes, making him one of the standout players in the German top flight at just 19 years old. The winger's explosive pace, direct running and clinical finishing make him one of the most dangerous attackers in the tournament, and his ability to operate on either flank gives manager Fae significant tactical flexibility.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ouedraogo - Called up for World Cup Ouedraogo has been called up to Germany's World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Lennart Karl (thigh), with coach Julian Nagelsmann describing him as a similarly talented...

Impact Ouedraogo joins the squad in Chicago ahead of Germany's World Cup opener against Curacao, with coach Nagelsmann expressing confidence that his quality and attitude make him an ideal addition to the group at short notice. The youngster heads into what will be his first major international tournament with the freedom and expectation to express himself, having already made a strong early impression on the national team coaching staff. Ouedraogo featured in 19 Bundesliga games this season with Leipzig, contributing four goals and three assists.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Back in top form Schlager has been named in Austria's World Cup squad after a season disrupted by injuries at RB Leipzig, returning to full fitness in time for the tournament.

Impact Schlager made 26 Bundesliga appearances across the campaign after missing large portions of the last two seasons through injury, contributing three goals and one assist in what was a disrupted but ultimately encouraging return to form. The midfielder brings an elite pressing game, technical quality and the leadership of a player who has been one of the most important players in Austrian football for several years, and his presence alongside Nicolas Seiwald gives coach Rangnick a double pivot of exceptional quality and familiarity. Schlager heads into the World Cup motivated to make the most of what is his first tournament appearance after injury heartbreak ruled him out of previous competitions.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Seiwald - Defensive midfield anchor Seiwald has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and is expected to provide the structural foundation upon which manager Rangnick's pressing system is built throughout the compe...

Impact Seiwald ended the season having made 33 Bundesliga starts for RB Leipzig, contributing two assists across 2,704 minutes in what has been another consistent campaign for him. The Austrian brings exceptional positional discipline, pressing intelligence and the ability to cover enormous amounts of ground that makes him a fundamental piece of Austria's midfield, and his Leipzig upbringing under the Red Bull philosophy means he embodies everything manager Rangnick demands from the position. Seiwald heads into the World Cup as one of the unsung but essential figures in Austria's squad, with his ability to control games from deep potentially the difference between progressing or exiting at the group stage.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Undergoes procedure Baumgartner (thigh) has undergone a procedure on his muscle injury and will start his rehabilitation, according to his club.

Impact Baumgartner has already been ruled out of the World Cup after an injury in a friendly and has received further treatment, as the midfielder underwent surgery. He will now start his rehabilitation and will look to further progress his health as pre-season preparations start. There is a solid chance he returns ahead of the next season, as this procedure was likely to have him fit for the 2026/27 season.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Ruled out of World Cup Baumgartner (thigh) has been ruled out of the World Cup after an MRI examination confirmed a muscle injury in his right thigh, the Austrian Football Federation announced.

Impact Baumgartner had felt a stab of pain in the hip flexor area during the warmup for Monday's final pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia, and the scan results have delivered the worst possible news for Austria heading into the competition. The attacking midfielder was expected to be the undisputed creative heartbeat of coach Ralf Rangnick's side and his absence is a devastating blow for a team that had genuine ambitions of making a deep run at the tournament. Austria will now need to find solutions in attack without one of their most important playmakers when their World Cup campaign opens against Jordan on June 17.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Christoph Baumgartner - Suffers adductor issue Baumgartner was a late scratch from Austria's starting XI for Monday's 1-0 victory over Tunisia after feeling a stab of pain in the adductor area during the warmup, with coach Ralf...

Impact Baumgartner couldn't play Monday's friendly against Tunisia after suffering an adductor issue in the warmup before the clash. Coach Rangnick's words were tempered by encouragement from teammate Marcel Sabitzer, who revealed Baumgartner himself believes the issue is not serious. Austria have about two weeks before their World Cup opener against Jordan on June 17 to get their key attacking midfielder fit, and the coaching staff will be hoping the positive early indications prove accurate as preparations enter their final stage.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Back on bench with Germany Raum (undisclosed) has returned to full fitness and was named on the bench for Germany's 4-0 victory in Sunday's clash against Finland despite not featuring, confirming he is avail...

Impact Raum had been given a rest for Leipzig's season finale against Freiburg to recover from an intense campaign, but his inclusion in the matchday squad for the Finland friendly is a clean bill of health heading into the tournament. The left-back ends the club season with three goals, seven assists, a career-high 96 chances created and 252 crosses and will be one of the first names on coach Julian Nagelsmann's teamsheet when Germany's World Cup campaign gets underway.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Concedes four goals Gulacsi had one save and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Regardless of whether he was responsible for any of the goals, this wasn't the way Gulacsi wanted to end the season. The veteran goalkeeper had injury issues in 2025/26, but he was the first-choice goalkeeper for most of the season when he was healthy. He ends the campaign with 32 goals allowed, 53 saves and nine clean sheets in 23 starts. Gulacsi should be Leipzig's No. 1 goalkeeper in 2026/27 once again.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ouedraogo - Scores in loss to Freiburg Ouedraogo scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Ouedraogo took advantage of a connection with Yan Diomande to score with an impressive shot from outside the box. Despite being a central midfielder, Ouedraogo had some impressive scoring numbers. He appeared in just 19 Bundesliga contests in 2025/26 (13 starts) but finished with four goals and three assists.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Assists in season finale Diomande assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Diomande connected with Assan Ouedraogo, who unleashed an unstoppable shot from outside the box to give Leipzig some hope in the first half, though they'd concede two more goals the rest of the way. Diomande has been heavily linked with a summer exit, with Liverpool being interested in him, and the Ivorian winger had an excellent season in 2025/26, his first year in the Bundesliga. He finished with 12 goals and eight assists while starting in 28 of his 33 league appearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Rested ahead of World Cup Raum (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's season finale against Freiburg as a precaution, with coach Ole Werner choosing to give the left-back a rest ahead of the World C...

Impact Raum ends what has been an outstanding individual campaign with three goals, seven assists, a career-high 96 chances created and 252 crosses across the season for Leipzig, establishing himself as one of the most productive left-backs in the Bundesliga. The focus now shifts entirely to the World Cup with Germany, where he will be one of the first names on the teamsheet for the DFB heading into the tournament early next month.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - Concedes late in win Vandevoordt allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Vandevoordt allowed a goal late in the second half, but was backed with two goals during the victory. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for five saves over his last three starts. No matter the result, Leipzig will end the season in third place when they end the season next week at Freiburg.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Assists in return to XI Raum had an assist while crossing six times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Raum set up Willi Orban in the 54th minute assisting what would end up being the game winning goal while leading Leipzig in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first since March for Raum as he returned from a two-match absence due to a hamstring injury Saturday.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Assists with lone chance created Baumgartner had an assist with his lone chance created while firing four shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Baumgartner set up Xaver Schlager in the 45th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Leipzig with his four shots. The midfielder has two goal involvements to go along with 11 shots and two chances created over his last three starts.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Nets rare goal Schlager scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Schlager opened the scoring just ahead of halftime sending Leipzig into the break up a goal. The goal was the first since December for the midfielder as he's combined for two shots, five chances created and seven tackles over his last three starts.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Nets eventual game winner Orban scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking two shots and making eight clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Orban scored what wound up being the game winning goal in the 54th minute while leading Leipzig in blocks and clearances on the other end of the pitch. The goal was the first since January for the defender as he's combined for nine tackles, 20 clearances and four blocks over his last three starts.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - Leveled by Leverkusen Vandevoordt allowed four goals while making three saves during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Vandevoordt allowed two goals in each half as Leipzig dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for seven saves over his last three starts. Leipzig take on St. Pauli at home during next week's Bundesliga matchup.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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