RB Leipzig Team News Page 44 - Soccer

Castello Lukeba - Busy defensively in UCL win Lukeba had one shot on goal and made five tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Lukeba had one of his best stat lines of the season so far as he prevailed over opposing forwards most of the time and even came close from scoring in the first half as he had a powerful header miraculously saved by the goalkeeper. With at least three clearances in four of his last five starts, the center-backs looks to be locked up as a starter for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Takes four shots versus Red Star Openda had four shots (one on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Openda was coming off scoring four times over the previous four starts in all competitions and did his best to keep adding to his account but accuracy wasn't there for him this time. With seven goals and two assists over 11 starts in all competitions, the forward will try to get back on track during Saturday's home clash against Koln.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Gets beaten once in UCL win Blaswich made three saves and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Blaswich made a solid job him but was a little bit unfortunate when a shot that he looked on his way to stop got deflected in the middle of the way and this ended up leaving Marko Stamenic with an easy mission of slotting the ball into the net from the six-yard box. With five goals allowed over three UCL starts, the goalkeeper will shift his focus to domestic play as his side hosts Koln on Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Scores off bench in UCL win Olmo scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Olmo was brought once again off the bench, replacing Xavi Simons in the 75th minute, and, less than 10 minutes later, the playmaker appeared at the right place to seal the 3-1 win with an easy tap-in off the crossbar. Olmo, who's still regaining his best conditioning after already missing time with a knee injury, will hope to get more playing time during Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Koln.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Scores, assists versus Red Star Simons scored a goal off five shots (three on target), made an assist, created three chances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade...

Impact Simons finally delivered in continental competition, assisting David Raum's opener in the 13th minute and then scoring his side's second goal with a spectacular long-range strike that went into the far post top corner just before the hour mark. These were the first UCL goal and first UCL assist for the wonderkid in his career and he'll now shift his focus back to Bundesliga as his side hosts Koln on Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Scores, assists in UCL win Raum scored a goal off two shots (both on target), made an assist, created six chances and sent in 15 crosses (six accurate) during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red St...

Impact Raum had another signature performance here, not only racking up double-digit crosses like he's used to do but also having a more direct impact on winning as he opened the scoring for Leipzig in the 13rd minute and then assisted Xavi Simons for their second goal just before the hour mark. That's now two goals and three assists over 11 starts in all competitions for Raum, who's one of world's the premier left-backs when we consider fantasy production.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Extends contract Poulsen has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Leipzig, keeping him in Germany until 2026.

Impact Poulsen has been part of the team since 2016, entering his eight season with Leipzig. He's made a total of 191 appearances in the Bundesliga, notching 116 starts while also recording 42 goals and 21 assists. This campaign, the forward has generated two assists in eight contests, five of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Making good progress Bitshiabu (knee) has been on pace in his recovery and is expected to return to team training in the next coming weeks.

Impact Bitshiabu tore his MCL before the season started and is in lineup make his season debut as soon as early November. He signed from PSG in July, having made six starts in 13 appearances in Ligue 1 at just the age of 18.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Returns to grass Orban (knee) was back on the grass Tuesday with individual training.

Impact Orban is not too far along from returning, but is still expected to miss the next few matches for the team. If all goes well, the defender could train fully with the team as soon as next week. He's missed the last month with a knee injury, having started his previous three games while recording 13 clearances and seven tackles (four won) in that span.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Totals assist in returnd Henrichs assisted once to go with two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Henrichs returned to action Sunday after missing the last two matches with a strain. He played 62 minutes while logging in his second Bundesliga assist this season. The defender is also averaging about 2.1 tackles per game with 15 (nine won) in seven contests.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Assists off bench Baumgartner assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Baumgartner came on as a sub and got his first assist of the season. Since joining Leipzig, he's been placed as just a bench player after making 33 starts in 33 appearances with Hoffenheim last campaign.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Forsberg - On scoresheet Forsberg scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Forsberg scored his first goal of the season to help his team get the win Sunday. He's started five of the last six matches played, recording a goal on nine shots (two on target) and seven tackles (three won).

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Nets brace Openda scored two goals to go with three shots (three on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus SV Darmstadt 98. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Openda's has been on great form of late, totaling four goals and an assist in the last four matches. He is at seven goals on the campaign, including one in the UCL. It is also the forward's first season with the club since joining from Lens in July.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Conceded once in win Blaswich had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Blaswich made three saves to give him 21 in eight Bundesliga matches. He's also kept four clean sheets, which is tied for first in the league. The keeper will face off against Red Star Belgrade in the UCL next match on Wednesday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Returns in rout Olmo came off the bench for the final 10 minutes of Saturday's 3-1 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Olmo made his return after six matches on the sideline and created a chance in just 10 minutes. Prior to his injury Olmo and Xavi Simons were forming one of the best creative partnerships in Germany, form they will hope to rekindle. Talent has never been the concern for Olmo who just struggles to stay on the pitch and play the minutes his talent deserves. Now that he is fit once more it will be Emil Forsberg who falls into a more rotational role as Olmo presumably take his starting job straight away.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Klostermann - Avoids injury Klostermann played the final 28 minutes of Saturday's 3-1 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Klostermann suffered a minor foot injury during the international break, an injury that kept him on the bench Saturday. Still the defender was able to get nearly half an hour of match time and seemed to move without issue. Castello Lukeba has done well in the starting XI but Klostermann is likely going to return for a mid-week clash with Red Star Belgrade.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Starting vs. Darmstadt Henrichs (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Darmstadt.

Impact Henrichs was training earlier this week and has been deemed fit enough to get the start in his regular right-back role. Henrichs is back from a two-game absence and will make his seventh start of the current Bundesliga campaign.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Klostermann - Fitness test ahead of Saturday Klostermann has been dealing with a minor foot injury and is set to be a late call for Saturday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Klostermann started the last two matches at center back for the injured Benjamin Henrichs (strain). Mohamed Simakan will likely get the start alongside Castello Lukeba if he does not recover in time for Saturday's trip.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kampl - Signs extension Kampl has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Leipzig, the team announced.

Impact Kampl will continue his stay in Germany after spending the last seven seasons with Leipzig. This campaign with the club, he's totaled a goal and an assist with 13 tackles (seven won) and 10 chances created in eight appearances in all completions, seven of them coming as starts. The midfielder also tops the depth chart, following a year where the 33-year-old only started 16 games in 30 contests in the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Plays all 90 minutes Sesko (head) started and played all 90 minutes during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Norther Ireland during the European Championship Qualifiers.

Impact Sesko suffered a cut to his head against Finland, however it was deemed not serious after playing Tuesday. He will return to Leipzig as he will prepare for a trip to Darmstadt for Bundesliga play on Saturday.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Training ahead of Darmstadt clash Henrichs (strain) could be in contention to play versus Darmstadt on Saturday after completing first-team training Tuesday.

Impact Henrichs started seven straight contests before sustaining his muscular injury, so his return should see him reclaim his spot at right-back. If Henrichs does get onto the pitch against Darmstadt, Mohamed Simakan will likely shift back to central defender while Lukas Klostermann figures to be relegated to a bench role.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Could return Saturday Olmo (knee) may be an option against Darmstadt on Saturday after rejoining first-team training Tuesday.

Impact Olmo has missed the last six contests due to his knee problem but could be ready to rejoin the squad. Prior to getting hurt, the attacking midfielder started the opening three contests in which he registered two goals on six shots (three on target), one assist and five crosses (zero accurate). While he may not start right out the gate, Olmo should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once back up to full match fitness.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Suffers cut on head Sesko suffered a head injury required bandages. Despite continuing to play and scoring, he was forced off in the 60th minute during Saturday's 3-0 wil against Finland in the UEFA E...

Impact Sesko is set to be questionable for Tuesday's clash with Northern Ireland following a head injury suffered Saturday. With Leipzig, the forward already has two goals in six appearances, two of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Simakan - Takes over defense Simakan has started every match before the international break, scoring and assisting once.

Impact Simakan was behind Willi Orban and Josko Gvardiol in 2022/23 but with both of them out of the picture it's been Simakan who is leading the line. The center-back has started every single match and gone the full 90 in six matches in a row. He gets a well-deserved rest during the break before heading back to marshal the defense. Simakan has made 21 tackles and 25 clearances in nine starts in all competitions.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - First start in draw Baumgartner was handed his first start during scoreless draw with Bochum.

Impact Baumgartner has seen minutes in all but the opening match of the Bundesliga since making the switch to Leipzig. That said his role has been less than desirable with only bench appearances up to this point. His start against Bochum is nice, but it does little to remove the fears around his role in the first team. Emil Forsberg, Dani Olmo, Timo Werner and Xavi Simons seem to be ahead of Baumgartner in the starting XI, though he certainly has the talent to move up the pecking order.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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