XAVER SCHLAGER NEWS

Fit for bench role Schlager (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Schlager is with the team Saturday as expected, earning a spot on the bench to face Dortmund after his knee injury. This is his first time on the team sheet since Dec. 20, ending a lengthy absence. He has only played four games all season due to injuries and will hope this is the end of his turmoil.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Dortmund Schlager (knee) has been back in full team training this week and is an option for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, the club announced.

Impact Schlager has trained fully with the team this week and is now an option for Saturday's match. He has missed most of the season due to injuries but is expected to strengthen the midfield upon his return. The Austrian is a regular starter when fit and could reclaim that role as he builds match fitness.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Completes parts of training Schlager (knee) has completed parts of team training and is likely questionable for Saturday's match against Dortmund, according to his club.

Impact Schlager has received a positive update following his extended absence due to a knee injury, as the midfielder if back in training. However, he is only training with the team in parts and will hope to join them fully soon. He will likely be a late call for Saturday, possibly making the squad if he trains with the team.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out for at least six more weeks Schlager (knee) will be out of action for Leipzig for approximately six more weeks. The midfielder underwent a minor operation this week due to ongoing knee issues, the club announ...

Impact Schlager injured his knee again during a winter break friendly and will be out for at least six more weeks. During his absence, Amadou Haidara, Kevin Kampl, and Nicolas Seiwald are expected to see increased playing time in midfield.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Saturday Schlager (undisclosed) will remain out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, the club announced.

Impact Schlager was sidelined at the start of the season due to a long-term knee injury but made a strong comeback, starting two matches before the winter break. During the break, he picked up an undisclosed injury in a friendly, which will cause him to miss a fifth consecutive match. Kevin Kampl has been filling in for him in midfield.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out against Bochum Schlager (undisclosed) will not be available to face Bochum on Saturday, as the game comes too soon for him to recover in time, the club announced.

Impact Schlager missed the start of the season due to his long term knee injury but made a strong return, starting two games before the winter break. He sustained an undisclosed injury in a friendly during that break, causing him to miss his third game of the year. In his absence, Kevin Kampl is expected to play a more prominent role.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Stuttgart Schlager (undisclosed) picked up an injury in the friendly against FK Banik Most-Sous and will miss Wednesday's game against Stuttgart, coach Marco Rose confirmed in the press conf...

Impact Schlager missed the start of the season but returned in good form, starting two games before the winter break. Unfortunately, he sustained an undisclosed injury in a friendly match and will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against Stuttgart. His return timeline remains unclear. Kevin Kampl is expected to see an increase in playing time during his absence.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Schlager (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Schlager misses out after being a late call following an injury suffered during a friendly match over the winter break. The midfielder will hope to recover in time for Wednesday's trip to Stuttgart.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Schlager is questionable for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen due to an injury he picked up in a friendly, according to his club.

Impact Schlager will be a late call Sunday, as his involvement is questionable after suffering an injury in a friendly over the break. He will likely not see the start even if he is fit, not forcing him out after question marks around his status. That said, this will likely force a change, with Kevin Kampl or Amadou Haidara as probably replacements.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returning earlier than expected Schlager (knee) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg. "We will take Xaver to the bench. He has been training with the team for a week now. That means...

Impact Schlager returned to training Wednesday and will look to get minutes off the bench Saturday. This will be his first minutes of the season if it happens, missing the opening months with a knee injury.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing December return Schlager (knee) has returned to parts of training and is expected to be an option in December, according to his club.

Impact Schlager has received a very positive update to his status moving forward, as he will now look to return in December after missing the start of the season due to knee issues. This would be a huge addition for the squad, as he was a regular starter last season, gaining the start in all 29 of his appearances. Once he returns, he will look to gain that spot back immediately.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training Wednesday Schlager (knee) took part in team training Wednesday, Leipziger Volkszeitung reports.

Impact Schlager got back in training Wednesday, though it was largely a rehab program. The midfielder likely remains weeks away from a return, but he's actually slightly ahead of schedule. The midfielder could be back before the end of 2024 if he can progress without setbacks.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wont train for another 2-3 moths Schlager (knee) is on the right track of his recovery, but it will take "another two or three months" before he is able to train, per manager Marco Rose.

Impact Schlager is still far from returning to the pitch after tearing his ACL at the end of last season. The good news is he is recovering well from his surgery, where he will work on strength and mobility for the next few months. This gives him about a 2-3 month timeline before returning to football activities.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ACL tear Schlager has been diagnosed with a torn cruciate ligament after being injured in the 16th minute of Friday's draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact It's brutal news for Schlager as he'll not only miss the rest of the season, but also the European Championships this summer with Austria. It's also likely that Schlager misses the beginning of next season as he recovers.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field injured Schlager was focred to leave the field in the 16th minute of Friday's match against Hoffenheim due to an apparent quadriceps injury.

Impact Schlager did not last long Friday, as he appeared to go down with a somewhat serious quadriceps issue. This could be a brutal loss for the club, as he is a regular starter and, with only three games left in the season, will most likely be out until the next campaign. However, he still has to undergo scans, with nothing yet being confirmed. He was replaced by Nicolas Seiwald, who is his likely replacement along with Kevin Kampl.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist on Saturday Schlager delivered an assist, created two chances, made five tackles (all won) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Schlager had a very solid performance on the defensive side of the ball but his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as he assisted Dani Olmo's opener in the 13th minute. The midfielder has been displaying his tenacity in every single game, with at least three tackles in each of his last nine starts, but has also been displaying some playmaking chops, with three assists during the same stretch.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist on Saturday Schlager delivered an assist, created two chances, made five tackles (all won) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Schlager had a very solid performance on the defensive side of the ball but his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as he assisted Dani Olmo's opener in the 13th minute. The midfielder has been displaying his tenacity in every single game, with at least three tackles in each of his last nine starts, but has also been displaying some playmaking chops, with three assists during the same stretch.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance Schlager recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Mainz.

Impact Schlager created a single chance during Saturday's clash in what was largely a one-sided rout, just without the goals. Schlager dominated the match in central midfield and showed why he's one of the more impressive midfielders on both sides of the ball. With better finishing in the team it easily could have been a high-scoring clash for Leipzig, an encouraging sign despite the draw.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Schlager assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Schlager has been on quite a roll as of late, with two assists across his last four Bundesliga appearances. Across the 2023-24 Bundesliga, Schlager now has four assists, his highest tally in the category since the 2020-21 Bundesliga.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Schlager served a one-match ban and is eligible for Saturday's clash with Darmstadt.

Impact Schlager picked up the ban due to yellow card accumulation and was forced onto the sideline for one match. The midfielder is now ready to return and should replace Kevin Kampl in the starting XI for Saturday's Darmstadt clash back in the Bundesliga.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Schlager picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Bayern Munich and will be suspended to face Bochum on Saturday. He racked up one shot off target, four tackles and th...

Impact Schlager has been ever-present for Leipzig in midfield and has started in each of his 21 Bundesliga appearances, so his absence will be a big one for the team. Schlager will be eligible to return when Leipzig takes on Darmstadt on March 9, and in the meantime, Kevin Kampl could enter the starting lineup against Bochum.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist Schlager assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute...

Impact Schlager helped in Saturday's win by recording his third assist of the season. He's also assisted twice in the last six games. totaling 16 tackles, six interceptions and seven chances created in that span, all of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance Schlager recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Schlager continued his major role in the starting XI and created a chance Tuesday. It didn't end up being enough to complete the upset against City but still was a nice performance. Pretty much any match moving forward will be more doable than a brutally tough trip to the Etihad.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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