RB Leipzig Team News Page 41 - Soccer

Xavi Simons - Avoids major injury Simons underwent an MRI on his shoulder that revealed no structural damage, but is set to miss the next few matches for Leipzig.

Impact Simons was lucky to avoid a serious injury, though is set for some time on the sidelines. He has been on good form of late, recording three goals and five assists in the last seven matches. During his absence, Nicolas Seiwald could take over in the offensive midfield until he is back to full form.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Janis Blaswich - Assists in loss Blaswich had three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Blaswich provided a goalie assist for the opening goal and also made three saves. Despite that excellent all-around showing he didn't do enough to come away with a point Tuesday. The assist is a nice addition to a solid day for Blaswich and conceding three to this dominant City side isn't exactly embarrassing.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Creates chance Schlager recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Schlager continued his major role in the starting XI and created a chance Tuesday. It didn't end up being enough to complete the upset against City but still was a nice performance. Pretty much any match moving forward will be more doable than a brutally tough trip to the Etihad.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Single shot in loss Sesko recorded one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Sesko had a quiet day out, largely getting shut down by the City defense in a disappointing showing. It's understandable for a young striker to struggle against one of the best teams in the world but still disappointing. Still Sesko seems to slowly be earning enough trust for a larger role in all competitions moving forward.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Nets brace Openda scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact Openda scored a brace but couldn't do quite enough to salvage a point against City. It was a top performance that shows just how brilliant he has been throughout this season, even if City were too much in the end. Either way Openda remains an elite option against any opponent in any competition.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Forced off holding shoulder Simons was forced off with an apparent shoulder injury during Tuesday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Simons was forced off while holding his shoulder Tuesday. The attacking midfielder was unable to carry on after landing heavily on the shoulder and was supporting it while coming off the pitch. If the injury proves to be serious it will be Christoph Baumgartner who takes a more significant role in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - On bench in return Gulasi (toe) is on the bench for Tuesday's UCL clash against Manchester City.

Impact Gulasci is back on the team sheet for Leipzig, earning a bench role after recovering from a toe injury. The goalie shouldn't be expected to see much time after returning, as he looks to be the new backup, with Janis Blaswich having a firm grasp on the starting spot.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Out for UCL contest Bitshiabu (knee) is out for Tuesday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Bitshiabu is still yet to make his debut this season despite joining team training last week. It appears as if the club does not want to rush the player back into action after suffering a torn MCL. There is still a decent chance that the defender returns for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Still training alone Orban (knee) is out for Tuesday's clash with Manchester City and remains in individual training, Leipzig announced.

Impact Orban is out but is progressing in his individual recovery. The defender won't be back Tuesday but seems to be trending to make a return before the Winter break. With Orban sidelined Castello Lukeba will continue in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Set for return Gulacsi (toe) is back in the first team for Tuesday's trip to Manchester City, Leipzig announced.

Impact Gulacsi missed a Saturday clash with Wolfsburg but is now fit and available once more. The goalkeeper is now available to return, where he will remain the backup to Janis Blaswich, who has taken the starting job since Gulacsi went down injured in 2022/23.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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David Raum - Sends in 14 crosses Raum crossed 14 times (four accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Raum was held off the scoresheet despite leading Leipzig with 14 crosses in the match. Raum has no goal involvements in his last three Bundesliga starts despite creating four chances and whipping in 29 crosses.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Turns creator on Saturday Openda had an assist while taking six shots (three on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Openda set up Yussef Poulsen in the 52nd minute, assisting Leipzig's lone goal while leading the team with six shots. Openda has a three goals and an assist in his last four Bundesliga starts to go along with 21 shots and six chances created.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - First goal of season Poulsen scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Poulsen found the back of the net in the 52nd minute scoring Leipzig's lone goal of the match. The start was the forward's first in the Bundesliga in over a month with the goal being his first in all competitions this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Beaten twice in loss Blaswich allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Blaswich allowed a goal in each half including the game winning goal in the 66th minute. Blaswich has now allowed 12 goals in 12 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 27.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Working individually Olmo (shoulder) has been training on the grass individually since his surgery.

Impact Olmo is making great progress since his shoulder surgery as he is back on the grass. He could make a return before the 2023 year ends, granted any setbacks in his recovery. Before going down on injury, the midfielder had scored three goals and one assist in six games, three of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Officially ruled out Gulacsi (toe) will not be available for Saturday's match versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Gulacsi has only been the backup to Janis Blaswich this season, having not made a single start yet. Leopold Zingerle will serve as the backup for Saturday in his place.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Picked up back injury Sesko returned to Leipzig with a minor back injury picked up while playing for the Slovenian national team and is questionable for Saturday's trip versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Sesko has been improving his form that has granted him more start in the starting XI, with two in the last five matches. He's also managed to score four goals in 13 appearances, four of them coming as starts. Even if Sesko is deemed fit to play, he will likely start off the bench with Lois Openda the favorite to start at forward against Wolfsburg.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Ruled out through injury Werner picked up a muscle injury to his groin and will not be an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Werner has not had the best first three months to the season, having only made two starts in 11 matches played. He has been downgraded to just a bench role, with Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko the top favorite forwards this campaign.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Returns to training grounds Orban (knee) was viewed training individually Wednesday, ahead of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Orban is making further progress on his rehabilitation, training individually on Wednesday after returning to grass about a month ago. The defender seems to be a little too far from full health to get the nod on Saturday but will hope to return for a highly important match against Manchester City on Tuesday. When he does return, expect him to start immediately, as he is one of the club's best defenders and started all three matches before encountering his injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Trains individually Gulasci (toe) will involved in individual training ahead of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Gulasci continues to make progress on his return as he joined training on Wednesday, only practicing individually. This most likely means the goalie won't be an option for the weekend, which won't affect the squad too much, seeing he has yet to start a league match this season. He could return to the bench for the midweek match against Manchester City, but even if he does, he will probably only be on the bench for the UCL clash.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Involved in team training Bitshiabu (knee) was viewed partially training with the team on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Bitshiabu looks to be making progress on his recovery and could be making a return within the club's next two matches after training with the team on Wednesday. The defender is still yet to make his debut this season, recovering from an MCL tear that has left him out since August. He most likely won't be rushed back into action and probably won't play this week against Wolfsburg or Manchester City, but he could make his debut next weekend against Heidenheim.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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