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Available on bench in return Reitz (illness) is available on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Bayern, the club posted.

Impact Reitz had recently trained fully with the team for the first time since his lengthy layoff following a serious illness in May, and his inclusion on the matchday squad now marks another step forward in his buildup. Leipzig is targeting a return around the first three matchdays of the new Bundesliga season, and his workload should continue to increase over the coming weeks as that timeline approaches.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully with team Reitz trained fully with the team for the first time Tuesday following his lengthy layoff, according to Bild.

Impact Reitz suffered a serious illness in May and had already taken part in portions of team training without issue during last week's camp in Saalfelden, marking this full session an important next step in his buildup. His workload is set to increase further over the coming weeks, with Leipzig targeting a return around the first three matchdays of the new Bundesliga season. His exact timeline for a competitive debut will depend on how his buildup continues to progress.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parts of team training Reitz (illness) is taking part in parts of team training for the first time again today, according to the club.

Impact Reitz had been building up his fitness individually following a severe illness suffered late last season at Gladbach, a process that had kept him out of full group sessions and led the club to deem him unavailable for the recent friendly against FC Ingolstadt. His partial return to training now marks a positive step forward, and his continued reintegration will be worth tracking as he closes in on a full return ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Building up individually Reitz is training individually and building up his fitness following a severe illness suffered late last season at Gladbach, the club announced.

Impact Reitz's deployment was already considered too early for Saturday's friendly against FC Ingolstadt, and this update confirms he remains in an individualized buildup phase rather than group training after closing out last season with four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach before his move to Leipzig. His gradual reintegration will be one to monitor as preseason continues, with a return to full training expected once his fitness reaches an adequate level.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Still buildup fitness Reitz (illness) is still building his fitness, with a deployment considered still too early for Saturday's friendly against FC Ingolstadt, according to the club.

Impact Reitz finished last season with four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach before his move to Leipzig, and his continued buildup work suggests the club is taking a gradual approach to his integration. His path to full training and match availability will be worth monitoring as preseason continues.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17 • Associated Press

Fully fit, training with new club Reitz is fully fit and training during preseason with RB Leipzig, the club posted.

Impact Reitz's clean bill of health comes after an illness kept him out of Borussia Monchengladbach's final fixture last season, in what proved to be his last appearance for the club before his move to Leipzig. He finished last season with four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances, and a fully healthy start to preseason positions him to compete for a regular role in Leipzig's midfield as he begins the next chapter of his career.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Illness ends season prematurely Reitz (illness) will miss Saturday's final Bundesliga fixture against Hoffenheim after being sidelined by illness since the start of the week, according to coach Eugen Polanski. "U...

Impact Reitz's absence confirms that last weekend's match was his final appearance in a Borussia Monchengladbach shirt, with the 23-year-old set to join RB Leipzig next season. The midfielder finishes the campaign having contributed four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances, serving as a consistent presence in Gladbach's engine room throughout the season. His departure at the end of the campaign represents a significant loss for the club, with Leipzig securing one of the more promising young midfielders in the Bundesliga ahead of next season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in defeat Reitz assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Augsburg.

Impact Reitz made a backwards pass that created the chance for Giovanni Reyna's goal in stoppage time Saturday. Other than that, Reitz achieved a game-high five tackles while featuring as part of a three-man midfield. The assist was his second in consecutive outings and raised his total to four in 31 starts. He's in great form, standing out for a balanced output in most games and limiting his fouls that had led to a constant disciplinary weakness earlier in the season.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Reitz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Reitz generated three chances and was rewarded eventually with a late assist on Gladbach's winning goal. He'll have space to exploit a suspect Augsburg defense in the next game, as the side has allowed 56 goals this season in Bundesliga action.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will join Leipzig in summer Reitz will join Leipzig from Gladbach in the summer and signed a contract until 2031, his future club announced.

Impact Reitz will join RB Leipzig from Borussia Monchengladbach starting in the 2026/27 season after signing a contract through 2031. The 23-year-old midfielder made 88 Bundesliga appearances for Gladbach with eight goals and six assists after rising through the club's academy and making his debut in October 2020. He became a regular starter following two loan spells at Sint-Truiden and served as vice-captain this season while frequently wearing the captain's armband.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Reitz served his one-game suspension in Friday's win over St. Pauli and is eligible for selection going forward.

Impact Reitz was a regular starter before being banned, so it shouldn't be difficult for him to regain a spot in central midfield, perhaps over Kevin Stoger or Wael Mohya. While not a frequent goal contributor, Reitz should be valuable for all-around output, with occasional set pieces boosting his playmaking upside.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Bayern Reitz earned a red card during Friday's meeting with Bayern Munich.

Impact Reitz committed a last-man foul that led to a penalty kick while leaving his side with 10 men for the rest of a touch matchup. The midfielder will be forced to miss the upcoming game versus St. Pauli through suspension and could face a longer absence depending on the disciplinary committee's decision. This leaves the team without one of their regular midfielders and set-piece takers, but Yannik Engelhardt will be back from his own ban to offer a natural replacement option.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

No longer suspended Reitz is back from his ban and is an option moving forward.

Impact Reitz has served his ban and is eligible for play now, sitting out a game with the ban. He will look to reclaim a starting role immediately after the ban, as he has yet to miss a start all season outside of the ban, with two assists this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Reitz will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Reitz picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and will serve a one-match suspension Sunday against Freiburg. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter in the midfield for Gladbach, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Florian Neuhaus as a possible replacement for that game.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Creates a chance Reitz crossed three times inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Reitz finished with the second most crosses on the team while tying for the team-high in chances created during Saturday's draw. The midfielder has an assist to go along with a shot, two chances created and seven crosses over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Box-to-box performance Reitz assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Reitz's weighted through ball setup the lone Borussia Monchengladbach goal Wednesday as they were undone in a 5-1 defeat versus Hoffenheim. In addition to his goal contribution, the midfielder contributed a team-high six interceptions to the porous defensive effort. Reitz has been named to the Borussia Monchengladbach starting XI in each of their 17 league fixtures and has played the full 90 minutes in each of his last seven league appearances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses in linn Reitz had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Reitz led Monchengladbach in crosses as usual, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The midfielder took three of their four corner kicks in the match. He staretd in all 15 games so far and assisted once.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Runner up in multiple stats Reitz took three shots (two on goal), crossed five times inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Reitz was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most shots, crosses and chances created on the team. The midfielder has combined for six shots, four chances created and 17 crosses over his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses, three corners Reitz registered two shots (two on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 win versus Mainz.

Impact For only the second time this season, Reitz attempted more than six crosses and two corners in a single game. In between the matchups, he logged 25 corners (five accurate) and nine corners.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches four crosses Reitz generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Reitz had a decent match but couldn't alter the outcome of the game, with his one shot, chance created and four crosses in the attack to go along with two interceptions, two clearances and three tackles in the defense, not changing much. He still has only earned one goal contribution all season, not too surprising after only three in 27 appearances all of last season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of three goals Reitz had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 3-0 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Reitz set up Haris Tabakovic in the 55th minute assisting Gladbach's second goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Reitz as he's combined for six shots, three chances created and four crosses over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Reitz recorded two shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Reitz recorded the most crosses in the match, made 17 passes and also contributed defensively with five tackles and a clearance. He has recorded 14 crosses in the last four games.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in season finale Reitz (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Wolfsburg.

Impact Reitz left training earlier this week with an adductor problem, but it seems it wasn't a serious injury, and he'll be part of the starting lineup in this matchup. Reitz has started in 21 of his previous 27 Bundesliga appearances this season, racking up two goals and one assist while featuring predominantly as a holding midfielder.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits training with adductor injury Reitz was forced to leave training Tuesday due to an adductor injury, accoridng to Jan Lustig of Kicker.

Impact Reitz is set for some testing this week after a mishap in training, as he had to exit training due to an adductor injury he suffered following a duel. This will put him jeopardy for their season finale against Wolfsburg on Saturday. That said, they will hope things are minor, with Florian Neuhaus, Kevin Stoger and Philipp Sander as possible replacements.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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