RB Leipzig Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Nicolas Seiwald - Out through illness Seiwald is out for Friday's game against Union Berlin due to illness.

Impact Seiwald is a key presence in midfield for RB Leipzig, so his absence should be felt due to his two-way value. Assan Ouedraogo will take his place in the XI, whereas Seiwald will aim to return to action when Leipzig take on Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, May 2.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Back available Friday Orban (thigh) is fully available for Friday's clash against Union Berlin and is expected to return to the starting lineup, according to coach Ole Werner. "Orban is in top shape."

Impact Orban's return is a timely boost for Leipzig's defensive unit, as the center-back is an undisputed starter when fit. His presence should provide an immediate upgrade at the back as Leipzig head into a demanding stretch of fixtures. The timing of his return is particularly welcome given that Castello Lukeba remains sidelined with an adductor issue, leaving the defense short on options.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Out Saturday Raum will miss Friday's clash against Union Berlin due to a groin irritation and hopes to return for next week's fixture against Leverkusen, according to coach Ole Werner. "David R...

Impact Raum is an undisputed starter at left-back for Leipzig and one of the more important pieces in the team's setup, having contributed three goals and six assists this season while also shouldering a share of set-piece responsibilities. Coach Ole Werner's comments suggest the club is being cautious rather than dealing with a structural injury, which is an encouraging sign for his chances of featuring against Leverkusen next week. Max Finkgrafe is expected to start at left-back in his absence until Raum is cleared to return.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Castello Lukeba - Ruled out Saturday Lukeba (adductor) will miss Saturday's clash against Union Berlin as his adductor problems have not improved, according to coach Ole Werner. "Castello will be absent. He is still s...

Impact Lukeba did not train at all this week, marking a setback after he had appeared to be progressing toward a return. The situation has become harder to predict given the back-and-forth nature of the recovery, with no firm timeline offered beyond ruling him out for Saturday. El Chadaille Bitshiabu is expected to continue filling in at center-back in his absence, with Lukeba's availability for the following week's clash against Leverkusen to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - Four saves for win Vandevoordt made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Vandevoordt stopped four of the five shots he faced during Saturday's win. He wasn't overly tested, but during the few times that Frankfurt got forward he stepped up and made some big saves. The goalkeeper has grown into the starting role throughout the season and continues to improve behind one of the youngest teams in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Max Finkgrafe - Assists in rare start Finkgrafe assisted once to go with eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Finkgrafe got the start Friday, just his second of the season, and immediately rewarded it with an assist. The full-back was brought in as a depth option prior to the season and finally got his chance to shine Saturday. He created six chances and earned an assist and looked very dangerous at left-back. He's likely to return to a depth role despite this excellent showing.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Klostermann - Assists before subbing off Klostermann assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created during Saturday's 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Klostermann provided one assist during Saturday's win before coming off with what appeared to be cramp. The defender isn't a consistent offensive threat, but he can occasionally get forward if given the space. Saturday was a well-taken assist, as he set up only a single chance and earned the assist from it. Klostermann's assist was his first goal contribution of the campaign during his first start.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Conrad Harder - Nets on lone shot Harder scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Harder took a single shot during Saturday's clash and that was all he needed. He found the back of the net and helped to seal the win. The striker has largely been a bench option, but he made the most of his 11 minutes off the bench Saturday. It would take a few injuries for Harder to earn a starting spot.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Scores in win Diomande scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Diomande scored during Saturday's win, but perhaps more surprising was that he somehow didn't earn an assist. He created four chances, some of them truly top-tier chances, and still didn't get an assist. Despite the frustrating finishing from the team around him in the attack, it was still an excellent showing by Diomande in what could have been a tough match.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Nusa - Goal, assist in win Nusa scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Nusa did everything during Saturday's win, he scored and assisted and nearly had another goal contribution. Leipzig were brilliant throughout the match and Nusa was dangerous off the wing every time he got the ball. Frankfurt have been leaky at the back, but even with that in mind this was still an excellent showing by Nusa.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Suspension over Schlager is no longer suspended and is an option for play moving forward.

Impact Schlager is back from a ban after a game out, likely his last suspension of the season unless he earns a red card. The midfielder has started in 18 of his 23 appearances this season and is a starter when fit, recording two goals and one assist this campaign.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Conrad Harder - Bench option Saturday Harder (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt.

Impact Harder has recovered sufficiently from the thigh issue that ruled him out of the Monchengladbach fixture, with his absence from the injury report proving an encouraging sign as coach Ole Werner names him among the substitutes. The forward has mainly operated as a depth option this season, logging just 71 minutes across his last six appearances, so a bench role fits naturally within his current usage pattern. His availability adds a useful option off the bench for Leipzig as they push for Champions League qualification in the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Out Saturday Orban (thigh) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt.

Impact Orban has been unable to get the green light after the club's final call following Friday's session, with the thigh issue that had prevented him from training normally at the start of the week proving too significant to clear him in time. Coach Ole Werner will now turn to Lukas Klostermann and El Chadaille Bitshiabu to fill the void left by their captain in a high-stakes fixture. His absence is a notable blow for Leipzig, who would have greatly benefited from having their defensive leader available as they push for Champions League qualification in the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Castello Lukeba - Makes bench Saturday Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt.

Impact Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt as he returns from injury. The defender is eased back into action after missing the last match, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu starting in central defense in his place, though Lukeba could come on depending on the match scenario.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Conrad Harder - Could return against Frankfurt Harder (thigh) was not mentioned in the injury report and could be in contention for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, according to the club.

Impact Harder had been ruled out of the Monchengladbach fixture with a thigh issue, but his absence from the injury report is an encouraging sign that he could be sufficiently recovered to be available for the weekend. The forward has mainly operated as a depth option this season, logging just 71 minutes across his last six appearances, so his return adds a useful option off the bench for coach Ole Werner as Leipzig push for Champions League qualification in the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Could be available Saturday Orban (thigh) has been able to increase his training load over the week and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, with a final decision to be made after the last t...

Impact Orban had been a major doubt after being unable to train normally at the beginning of the week due to a thigh issue, making his progression to increased sessions a better than expected development heading into the weekend. The club will make a final call on his availability after Friday's session, with Lukas Klostermann and El Chadaille Bitshiabu on standby if the captain cannot be cleared. Getting their defensive leader back for such a high-stakes fixture in their Champions League qualification push would be a massive relief for coach Ole Werner.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Castello Lukeba - Late call against Frankfurt Lukeba (adductor) has been able to increase his training load over the week and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, with a final decision to be made after the la...

Impact Lukeba had been ruled out last week after picking up an adductor injury during the clash against Bremen, but his progressive return to training is a more encouraging update than initially expected. The club will assess him after Friday's session before making their final squad decisions, with El Chadaille Bitshiabu having been the leading candidate to fill in at center-back if the Frenchman had to miss the call. Getting Lukeba back for such a crucial fixture in Leipzig's Champions League qualification push would be a significant boost for coach Ole Werner.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Dealing with muscular issue Orban (muscular) was unable to train in recent days and is a major doubt for Saturday's crucial Bundesliga clash against Frankfurt, according to BILD.

Impact Orban is dealing with a muscle injury and while the ambitious Hungarian captain will reportedly do everything possible to be available, the club would likely consider it unwise to risk him given the nature of the problem. The situation is particularly concerning with regular defensive partner Castello Lukeba (groin) also sidelined, leaving Leipzig potentially without their two first-choice center-backs for a fixture that could have major implications for their Champions League qualification push. Lukas Klostermann and El Chadaille Bitshiabu are expected to form the central defensive partnership if both Orban and Lukeba cannot go on Saturday.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Season-high blocks in clean sheet Bitshiabu recorded five clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact With Castello Lukeba sidelined through injury, Bitshiabu stepped in at the heart of the defense and delivered a commanding display. He led the side with a season-high two blocks, while also registering five clearances and one interception, helping secure his second clean sheet in five league starts this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - Two saves in clean sheet Vandevoordt made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Vandevoordt continues to be trusted between the posts, with first-choice goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi still not fully match-ready and his workload carefully managed. The young shot-stopper secured his second clean sheet in eight appearances since stepping in, while also recording back-to-back shutouts on home soil.With both goalkeepers nearing full fitness, selection decisions in the coming weeks remain uncertain. However, his recent form may well earn him at least one more start when his side takes on Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Season highs in crosses and chances Raum generated three shots (two on goal), 20 crosses (six accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Raum was influential at both ends of the pitch throughout the contest. Going forward, he reached season highs in both crossing volume and chance creation, delivering 20 crosses and generating eight opportunities, while also registering three shots. Defensively, he contributed across every tracked defensive category, recording two tackles, two clearances, one interception, and one block. The clean sheet was his 10th in league competition for the club this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Suspended one game Schlager will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Schlager picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and will serve a one-match suspension for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter in the middle of the park for Leipzig recently, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Ezechiel Banzuzi as the likely option to start in his spot for that game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Sets up winner Baumgartner assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Monchengladbach.

Impact Baumgartner provided the assist for Yan Diomande's winning goal, one of two chances he created throughout the game, while also posing a threat himself with four shots. The assist was his seventh of the season, though it ended a lengthy dry spell, with his previous contribution of that kind coming back in late December.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Diomande - Scores winning goal Diomande scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Broussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Diomande continued his impressive breakout season, scoring the winning goal to bring his tally to 12 for the season. The winger has been in prolific form over his last eight games, contributing four goals and two assists while registering 14 shots and creating 15 chances during that period

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Conrad Harder - Not an option Saturday Harder (thigh) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach.

Impact Harder has been unable to recover from the thigh issue that had already left him uncertain heading into the weekend, with coach Ole Werner confirming his absence for the Monchengladbach fixture. The forward has held a bench role this season and has logged just 71 minutes across his last six appearances, limiting the immediate impact of his absence. His availability for the coming fixtures will be monitored as he works his way back to full fitness.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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