RB Leipzig Team News Page 35 - Soccer

Peter Gulacsi - Concedes once against Bochum Gulacsi made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over Bochum.

Impact Gulacsi was not tested all that much Saturday but still put up a decent performance, recording two saves while only allowing one shot past him. He continues with only three clean sheets in league play this season, notching his last in his most recent appearance against Gladbach. He will hope to pick up his fourth in the club's next contest when they face Darmstadt on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Peter Gulacsi - In goal to face Bochum Gulacsi (abdomen) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Gulacsi returns after missing out on last week's match through injury. The keeper had started four straight contests in all competitions prior to the injury allowing three goals while making six saves.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Trains fully Gulacsi (abdomen) returned to full training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip tp Bochum.

Impact Gulacsi has been utilized as the second keeper, with Janis Blaswich the main option to start in the net for Leipzig. In all compeitions, Gulacsi has recorded five starts, allowing four goals on eight saves with two clean sheets.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Simakan - Ineligible versus Real Madrid Simakan will serve a one-match suspension against Real Madrid on Wednesday after picking up his third yellow card.

Impact Simakan has been in the squad for all of one of RB Leipzig's 30 Bundesliga and Champions League matchups, another one-match ban for accumulation in domestic action. Having said that, the defender has started just twice in the club's last four contests, so he may not have been a lock for the starting XI even if available. With Lukas Klostermann (hamstring) unavailable, Christopher Lenz could make just his second start of the season.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Training individually Gulacsi was limited to individual training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's matchup with Bochum.

Impact Gulacsi could be in danger of missing his second straight contest after being sidelined versus Bayern Munich on Saturday. In his last four outings, the keeper has registered a pair of clean sheets while making six saves and conceding three goals. If Gulacsi can't play again Saturday, Janis Blaswich figures to get the start.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Nets in loss Sesko scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Sesko was back in the starting XI and back leading the line alongside Lois Openda. He did well with his chances and converted in the narrow loss. Sesko has finally taken over a consistent starting role alongside Lois Openda, as the two are expected to be the top choices to lead the line for the foreseeable future in Leipzig.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Assists despite loss Olmo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Olmo put his name back on the scoresheet in one of the absolute hardest matches of the season. The attacking midfielder has had his amazing form disrupted by injuries, but now that he's back in the starting XI he has the potential to be one of the most productive options in the Bundesliga. Olmo should continue to see a major role as long as he can stay fit.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Haidara - Creates chances Haidara had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Haidara played a big role during Saturday's loss popping up in the attack throughout the match. The midfielder has been rotated in and out of the starting XI, but when starting he is generally a productive option in the midfield. Haidara has put together a decent floor with contributions on both sides of the ball.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Simakan - Sees yellow Simakan had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Simakan was left behind the ball for a large portion of Saturday's loss, but did well for large portions of the match to frustrate the Munich attacks. The defender has been a central piece of the starting XI when fit, playing on the outside of the back-three and occasionally in a back four as well. Simakan will continue to play a major role, and should have more manageable matches on the horizon.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Returns to starting XI Blaswich had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Blaswich got the start ahead of Peter Gulacsi for Saturday's loss, making two save son four shots faced. It's not clear if Blaswich will hold onto the starting role, he did well with Gulacsi on the sideline, but Gulacsi has been the starter of late. This appears to be a real goalkeeping competition meaning it's tough to predict who will start week-to-week.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Picks up fifth yellow card Schlager picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Bayern Munich and will be suspended to face Bochum on Saturday. He racked up one shot off target, four tackles and th...

Impact Schlager has been ever-present for Leipzig in midfield and has started in each of his 21 Bundesliga appearances, so his absence will be a big one for the team. Schlager will be eligible to return when Leipzig takes on Darmstadt on March 9, and in the meantime, Kevin Kampl could enter the starting lineup against Bochum.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • SKY.COM

Peter Gulacsi - Out with abdominal strain Gulacsi is not in the squad to face Bayern Munich on Saturday due to an abdominal strain.

Impact Gulacsi has started four straight matches in all competitions after seemingly taking back over the starting keeper role. Janis Blaswich returns to the starting XI Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Lenz - Out of first team Lenz was left out of the squad for Saturday's 2-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Lenz last appeared for Leipzig in December and was left entirely out of the first team squad for Saturday's clash. The defender was signed as a depth option, but David Raum has stayed fit, keeping Lenz on the bench more often than not. Lenz has made just six appearances (one start) in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kampl - Unused in win Kampl went unused on the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Kampl was seeing a larger role in recent months, mainly due to injuries elsewhere in central midfield. Now that Amadou Haidara and Dani Olmo are both back to full fitness, Kampl has been left with a smaller role. Across the last two matches Kampl has played just a single minute.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Struggling for minutes Bitshiabu has made just one appearances in eight matches since returning to the first team.

Impact Bitshiabu was always going to face an uphill battle to get on the pitch since making the switch to Leipzig. The defender then picked up an injury and has been limited to just a single appearance when back with the senior side. Bitshiabu would need multiple injuries to get on the pitch consistently, with eyes on a larger role in 2024/25.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Bags assist Schlager assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute...

Impact Schlager helped in Saturday's win by recording his third assist of the season. He's also assisted twice in the last six games. totaling 16 tackles, six interceptions and seven chances created in that span, all of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Records assist Poulsen assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Poulsen got his first start since Dec 19, which also resulted in his second assist of the season. He's only started 10 starts in 21 appearances, logging in three goals and two assists on 24 (13 on target) and 12 chances created.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Keeps scoring Openda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and three crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Openda scored his fifth goal in six matches to keep up his upstanding season. This also brings him to third most goals in the league and is five away from matching his career high. The forward also ups his average shots per game to 3.8.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Records goal in win Simons scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Monchengladbach.

Impact Simons had a productive day against Borussia Monchengladbach, including a goal for his sixth of the season. Since returning from a minor shoulder injury, the midfielder has scored once on 11 shots (seven on target), 11 crosses (five accurate) and seven tackles in that span.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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