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Available from bench Reitz (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Reitz has made progress in his recovery after resuming partial team training and is now available as a substitute. He was expected to play a significant role following his arrival and started the season opener, so his place on the bench suggests he is not quite ready to reclaim a starting spot yet. With his return to the squad marking further progress, he should be in contention to compete for a starting role in midfield in the coming games.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Frankfurt Reitz (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt as he continues his recovery from a muscular injury, according to Leipziger Volkszeitun...

Impact Reitz has made encouraging progress in his rehabilitation after recently resuming partial team training following a thigh injury. However, Saturday's matchup comes too soon for the midfielder, who has yet to regain full fitness and remains unavailable for competitive action. His continued absence leaves Leipzig short of options in midfield, with Christoph Baumgartner (hamstring) also sidelined for the clash against Frankfurt. While Reitz is moving closer to a return, no firm timetable has been established for his comeback.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back in partial team training Reitz (thigh) returned to partial team training Tuesday.

Impact Reitz spent the first days of the international break training individually, but the central midfielder has moved on to the next stage of his recovery and has been taking part in partial team training. He still has a few hurdles to clear before he can return to competitive action, so the Oct. 10 match against Frankfurt might come a bit too soon. His involvement in training over the next few days will determine his status for the weekend.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Could resume team training soon Reitz (thigh) has been training individually but could resume team training in the coming days, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Reitz worked on his own during the week Leipzig didn't have scheduled training sessions, and his response in the coming days will determine when he can join team training. That's one of the final hurdles before he can be considered for a match, with Leipzig resuming their Bundesliga campaign against Frankfurt on Saturday, Oct. 10.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes individual training Reitz (thigh) has resumed individual work on the pitch as he continues his recovery from a muscular injury to the front of his thigh, the club announced.

Impact Reitz has taken another step toward his return roughly two weeks after suffering the thigh injury, with the midfielder now progressing to individual work on the grass. He remains short of a return to team training and is therefore unlikely to be available in the immediate future, but the latest development keeps him moving toward a potential return following the international break.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting post-break return Reitz (thigh) is expected to return to the pitch following the October international break as he continues his recovery from a muscular injury to his left thigh, according to Leipz...

Impact Reitz will remain unavailable for Sunday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen but appears to be approaching the final stages of his recovery. Leipzig won't play again until Oct. 10 against Eintracht Frankfurt, giving the midfielder additional time to work toward his return. While the report doesn't confirm Reitz will be ready for the matchday squad against Frankfurt, he's expected to be back on the pitch by then and should move closer to rejoining team training.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury, out several weeks Reitz has sustained a muscle injury to his left thigh in training, confirmed by thorough examinations, and will be unavailable for several weeks, according to the club.

Impact Reitz scored the final goal in a successful club debut against his former team Gladbach, a 3-0 win, marking a flying start to his Leipzig career after going without a goal in 31 appearances there last season. This injury now interrupts that momentum, and his recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as Leipzig continues its season. Arthur Vermeeren could remain at the club and be the main option to replace him in the midfield for Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in club debut Reitz scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Reitz scored Leipzig's final goal in the 66th minute, marking a sucessful club debut by scoring against his former club. Reitz had no goals across 31 appearances for Gladbach last campaign, but is off to a flying start in Leipzig.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

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