RB Leipzig Team News Page 45 - Soccer

Nicolas Seiwald - Struggling to break through Seiwald has made just two starts and four appearances in the Bundesliga.

Impact Seiwald was one of the key additions in a busy Summer, but has failed to really hit the ground running. The good form of Xaver Schlager has meant that Seiwald remains on the bench, going unused in five of nine matches in all competitions.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Completes training Wednesday Olmo (knee) took part in Wednesday's training session.

Impact Olmo has missed the club's last six matches due to his knee problem but could be trending in the right direction coming out of the international break. Prior to his absence, the attacking midfielder started three consecutive matches in which he recorded two goals on six shots (three on target), one assist and five crosses (zero accurate). If Olmo is cleared ahead of the club's Oct. 21 clash with Darmstadt, he should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2 Saved Penalties! | RB Leipzig - VfL Bochum 0-0 | Highlights | Matchday 7 – Bundesliga 2023/24

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Xavi Simons - Attempts five shots Simons recorded five shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bochum. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th min...

Impact Simons had the shot quantity nailed, but his quality left a lot to be desired. He has not logged a goal across any of his last three Bundesliga appearances. This is unfortunately from his first four games of the 2023-24 Bundesliga, when he logged that many goals.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Attempts 18 crosses Raum registered one shot (zero on goal), 18 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bochum.

Impact Raum attempted more than half of RB Leipzig's crosses, which shows just how dangerous yet ineffective the team was Saturday. The left-back has attempted more than 10 crosses during three of his seven Bundesliga appearances since August. Currently, Raum has 61 crosses (13 accurate) across the 2023-24 Bundesliga, of which he is poised to showcase himself as an elite crosser yet again.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Klostermann - Clean sheet during start Klostermann generated one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bochum.

Impact Klostermann helped the Leipzig team log its fourth clean sheet since September. The center-beck also redeemed himself from his previous appearance, a loss against Manchester City. However, the question now is if Klostermann can maintain some form of regularity in Leipzig's starting XI, which only seems possible if both Willi Orban (knee) and Benjamin Henrichs (strain) remain out.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Logs two-save clean sheet Blaswich had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bochum.

Impact Blaswich saved shots from Ivan Ordets and Takuma Asano. Though the goalkeeper's last appearance of September snapped a streak of consecutive clean sheets he logged that month, Blaswich's form remains excellent. Blaswich has 12 saves and four clean sheets across his five appearances post-August, a positive trend of form he will look to continue at SV Darmstadt 98 on Oct. 21.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Henrichs - Shelved again Henrichs (strain) will not be available for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Henrichs will miss another match with a torn muscle fiber. Castello Lukeba will remain in the lineup during his absence.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Whips in five crosses Raum registered five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Raum had a decent game in the defense, even though Leipzig was smothered by City for most of the match, contributing three interceptions, four clearances and five crosses. The defender has been okay in the UCl this season, having three chances created, eight corners, seven clearnces and 12 crosses to go along with an assist through two matches. However, he will have to be more careful in his next couple matches after picking up his first yellow card in the UCL with four matches in the group stage to go.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Notches assist Poulsen assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Poulsen had a very quiet game in a match where his team did not hold much possession, but still found a way to make an impact by notching an assist on Lois Openda's goal in the 48th minute. Outside of the assist and chance created he provided off of the assist, Poulsen failed to contribute a single stat in any other category. He has started in all but two matches this season and looks to be a regular starter this campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Scores against City Openda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Openda looked to be a saving grace for Leipzig on Wednesday, scoring an equalizer in the 48th minute before ultimately falling 3-1 to Manchester City. The Belgian continued his flying start of the season in this match, scoring his fifth goal in all competitions and bagging his second straight match with a goal. He is yet to miss a start this season and continues to be an important piece of Leipzig's team.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Gives up three in loss Blaswich had two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Blaswich could only hold off the lethal City attack for so long, giving up a single goal in the first 80 minutes to keep the match level, but finally fell victim in the final minutes as City put two more past him. Ultimately, it wasn't his best performance either way, only registering two saves. The German will look to pick up his fourth clean sheet of the season when Leipzig faces Bochum on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RB Leipzig vs. Man. City: Extended Highlights | UCL Group Stage MD 2

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig FREE LIVE STREAM (10/4/23): Watch UEFA Champions League online | Time, TV, channel Manchester City faces RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Oct.4, 2023 (10/4/23) at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • NJ.COM

Benjamin Henrichs - Sidelined for City match Henrichs will not be an option for Wednesday's game against Manchester City after picking up a muscle injury.

Impact Henrichs will be out for Leipzig's UCL clash against Manchester City due to muscle injury he picked up during Saturday's match against Bayern Munich. A timetable for the injury has not been provided nor has the seriousness of the knock. He has started every match this season so his absence will cause change in the starting lineup, so expect Castello Lukeba to slide into his starting role.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Out for UCL match Olmo (knee) won't be an option for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to the team. "Olmo is developing in the right direction. However, it is still too early."

Impact Olmo will remain sidelined for another match while he tries to recover from a knee injury. The attacker will now miss Leipzig's last five matches and may still be a couple of weeks away from a return. The club's statement did hint he was making good progress, but they will not want to rush one of their most important players back to the field. His most likely return date will be against Darmstadt after the international break.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Trains with team Werner (back) will be an option for Wednesday's match against Manchester City after training with the team this week.

Impact Werner could make his return to play on Wednesday after missing last match with a back issue. The team reported he "cured his back pain and trained with the team again," hinting towards a return to the squad for the match against City. If he does return, he will most likely only be an option off the bench, as he only appeared once as a starter, even before his injury.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Busy for draw Blaswich made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Blaswich stopped three shots Saturday, but perhaps most surprisingly, he held onto the starting job despite the apparent availability of Peter Gulacsi. It's unclear if Gulacsi isn't quite up to it yet or is lacking match fitness but Blaswich's strong form as a stand-in seemingly have earned him some sort of role moving forward, potentially as more than just a Cup goalkeeper.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xaver Schlager - Assists Saturday Schlager assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Schlager got on the scoresheet with an assist from holding midfield, a nice boon for the midfielder, especially with all of the attacking talent in front of him. If Schlager can keep linking up with the attack he will keep youngster Nicolas Seiwald out of the starting XI and he could produce some surprising volume behind the red-hot Lois Openda.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Castello Lukeba - Nets rare goal Lukeba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact Lukeba got on the scoresheet with his first Bundesliga goal during Saturday's draw. The center-back is likely to fall back to the bench with Willi Orban is fit once more, and Lukeba isn't a major offensive threat even when starting, but it's still an encouraging display. Lukeba will hope to continue his impressive form in the starting XI going into the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Scores and assists Openda scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Openda put together one of his best games since joining Leipzig and that's saying something as the striker has been utterly world class since making the switch. The forward remains one of the top options in Germany and seems to be showing no signs of slowing down as he and Leipzig look for a surprising title challenge in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FCB Come Back after 2-0! | RB Leipzig - FC Bayern München 2-2 | Highlights | MD 6 – Bundesliga 23/24

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

'We took more RISKS' - Thomas Tuchel's on Bayern's second-half comeback against Leipzig | ESPN FC

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich | Bundesliga highlights | ESPN FC

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Dramatic Comeback! | RB Leipzig - Bayern München 2-2 | Highlights | Matchday 6 – Bundesliga 2023/24

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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