RB Leipzig Team News Page 42 - Soccer

Kevin Kampl - Trains with ankle injury Kampl is currently dealing with an ankle problem but is still taking place in training, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Kampl will certainly now have a question mark hanging over his head for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, as the player picked up an ankle knock over the international break, possibly leading to some time on the sidelines. He was still pictured taking place in training, going through the full movements training with the ball and the team. The midfielder has already fallen to the bench for Leipzig's last two matches, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him there again on Saturday, giving Amadou Haidara another chance in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Role increasing Sesko started two matches in a row before the international break, shooting five times.

Impact Sesko was left on the bench to develop his talents a bit and has slowly started to be eased into the starting XI ahead of Timo Werner. If Sesko can find his footing alongside Lois Openda he could form one of the most absolutely stellar strike-pairings in Germany, with sky-high upside. That's the long-term hope around Leipzig for Sesko as well, who has been lauded as the striker of the future repeatedly despite his early season struggles.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Lenz - Only five appearances Lenz made just five appearances in all competitions before the international break.

Impact Lenz completed the move to Leipzig from Frankfurt and has made just five total appearances. The full-back hasn't been required and hasn't proven to be any sort of challenge to David Raum in the starting XI. Barring an injury it's tough to see Lenz earning much more than this depth role.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Seiwald - Still on bench Seiwald made just one appearance in four matches before the international break.

Impact Seiwald has fallen even further down the pecking order before the November break. In the final seven matches he appeared just twice for a total of 35 minutes on the pitch. It's been a tough go for Seiwald since making the switch to Leipzig as the club has found it hard to properly integrate the talented midfielder.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kohler - Signs pro contract with Leipzig Kohler signed a professional contract with Leipzig on Tuesday, as he will now remain with the club until 2026.

Impact Kohler will be keeping his talents in Leipzig for at least the next two years after signing his first professional contract on Tuesday. The defender signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, which will end after the 2025/26 campaign. The 18-year-old has featured in a couple of friendlies for the club so far but shouldn't be expected to be brought up to the first team until next season as the club prepares to keep him with the U19s for the remainder of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

RB Leipzig - SC Freiburg 3-1 | Highlights | Matchday 11 – Bundesliga 2023/24

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Janis Blaswich - Concedes once in win Blaswich allowed a goal while making two saves during Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Blaswich conceded a goal in first half stoppage time, but blanked Freiburg in the second half as Leipzig came away with all three points. The keeper has now allowed 10 goals in 11 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 25.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Converts penalty in win Openda scored a goal while taking seven shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Openda converted a penalty in the 79th minute while leading Leipzig with seven shots in the match. The forward has six goals in his last six matches in all competitions while firing an impressive 31 shots over the same amount of games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Involved in two of three goals Simons scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Simons opened the scoring the sixth minute before setting up Christoph Baumgartner in the 80th while leading Leipzig with four chances created in the match. Simons has seven goal involvements in his last five matches in all competitions while taking 18 shots, creating 12 chances and crossing 15 times over the same timeframe.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Scores as substitute Baumgartner scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Baumgartner entered the match in the 63rd minute and iced the match with a goal in the 80th. The goal was the second in Baumgartner's last three Bundesliga appearances as he's started just twice since joining Leipzig in the summer.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Out against Freiburg Gulacsi is not in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Sunday due to a bruised toe.

Impact Gulacsi was originally in the match day squad before suffering the injury and being replaced by Leopold Zingerle. Janis Blaswich maintains his role as the starting keeper on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Starts on bench Werner (infection) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Werner is back after missing the last match with an infection. He is expected to remain a bench option after losing his starting role this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Trains with team Werner (infection) was back in full training Friday ahead of Sunday's match versus SC Freiburg, according to manager Marco Rose. "Timo Werner was fully involved in team training ag...

Impact Werner could make his return Sunday after missing the last match with an infection. He has dropped out of contention to be a starter this season, with both Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko the favorites to start at forward. Even if he is fit for Sunday, Werner will likely start off the bench, at minimum, for the team.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Simakan - Leader in blocks, clearances Simakan blocked three shots, made two interceptions and five clearances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Simakan was a part of the Leipzig back line that only conceded via an own goal while leading the team in blocks and clearances in the win. Simakan has made seven interceptions, 13 clearances and blocked five shots in his last four matches in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Nets eventual game winner Openda scored a goal while taking nine shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Openda found the back of the net in the 77th minute scoring the game winning goal while leading Leipzig with nine shots. Openda has scored five goals in his last five matches in all competitions while taking 24 shots over the same amount of games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Only beaten by own goal Blaswich allowed a goal while making three saves during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Blaswich was only beaten by an 81st minute own goal as he helped Leipzig to all three points on Tuesday. The keeper has allowed six goals in four Champions League starts while his three saves upped his total to 10 in the competition.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Main creator on Tuesday Raum crossed 12 times (five accurate) and created six chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Raum was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Leipzig on Tuesday, leading the team in crosses and chances created. Raum has two goals and an assist in his last four starts in all competitions while crossing 48 times and creating 16 chances over the same timeframe.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Opens the scoring early Simons scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Simons opened the scoring in the eighth minute while finishing with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team. Simons has two goals and three assists in his last four matches in all competitions as a locked in starter for Leipzig.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Assists both Leipzig goals Schlager had two assists from four chances created during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Schlager set up Xavi Simons in the eighth minute and Lois Openda in the 77th to assist both Leipzig goals in the match. The assists were the first in the Champions League for Schlager who has started all, but one match between the Bundesliga and Champions league for Leipzig.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Out for UCL match Orban (knee) is out for Tuesday's UCL clash against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Orban will continue his stint on the sidelines, marking his 11th game out after picking up a knee injury in the third match of the season. The defender returned to the training pitch about two weeks ago and should start making progress towards a full return in practice and possibly even getting minutes off the bench soon. With the international break right around the corner, he will most likely be held out until after, possibly returning against Wolfsburg.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Given bench nod Poulsen (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Poulsen will avoid missing any time after picking up an injury this week, making the bench for Tuesday's contest. This will mark the attacker's second straight game as a substitute as they continue to test his fitness for a full return. He could notch some minutes late into the match, possibly getting even more time if the game results in a one-sided affair.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Trains individually Bitshiabu (knee) was involved in individual training on Tuesday, ahead of Tuesday's match against Red Star, according to the club.

Impact Bitshiabu was involved in practice on Tuesday, training individually as he works on recovering from a knee injury. The defender has trained all this week and should be heading towards training with the full squad, hopefully meaning he will be healthy soon. When he does return, he will most likely only hold a bench role, as he has yet to record any minutes with the first team this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Late test Tuesday Poulsen (knock) is a doubt for Tuesday's clash with Red Star, according to RB Leipzig.

Impact Poulsen is a doubt for Tuesday's clash due to the knock he suffered in training. The forward likely won't be fit for the starting XI, potentially pushing Benjamin Sesko into the starting XI, especially with Timo Werner (infection) out.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Out Tuesday Werner (infection) is out for Tuesday's clash with Red Star, Leipzig announced.

Impact Werner is out for Tuesday's match due to an illness. The striker missing out likely will push Emil Forsberg or Benjamin Sesko into the starting XI once more. Werner's first chance to return will be a Sunday clash with Freiburg.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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