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Fit for Saturday Diomande (shoulder) is available for Saturday's clash against Bremen, according to coach Ole Werner. 'Diomande is fully fit'

Impact Diomande is back in the squad for Saturday's clash against Bremen after recovering from a shoulder injury during the international break. The forward is enjoying a strong season, recording 10 goals and six assists across 26 appearances, and his return is a major boost for the attack.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Running Tuesday Diomande (shoulder) has started to run at training again, according to his club.

Impact Diomande is looking to make a quick return after an injury last outing, as the forward was back in training Tuesday, although only allowed to run. This is a step in the right direction, as team training has to follow soon. With their next match on Saturday against Bremen, that may be too early, so they may potentially wait until the Gladbach game on April 11.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists, leaves injured Diomande had an assist but left with a shoulder injury during Friday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Diomande set up Brajan Gruda in the 44th minute before subbing off with the injury in the 66th. It was the first assist in nearly a month for Diomande as he has two goal involvements over his last three league appearances. Diomande's status for April 4th's trip to Bremen will need to be monitored.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Diomande crossed once inaccurately and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Diomande was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most chances created on the team. The match broke a streak of four straight games with a goal involvement for Diomande as he's combined for six shots, five chances created and seven crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Diomande scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Diomande continued his onslaught on the Bundesliga with a goal during Saturday's win. He's been brilliant since pulling on the Leipzig shirt at the start of the season and is showing no signs of slowing down. He also added a chance created during the brilliant showing. Diomande is going to be one of the most sought after wingers in Europe if this form continues to the end of the season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner Sunday Diomande scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Hamburger SV.

Impact Diomande found the net off an assist from Romulo to secure the win against Hamburger on Sunday. He added two key passes and one cross in an active attacking display. The forward continues to be a vital piece in the attack, registering at least two key passes in nine straight matches while tallying three goals and three assists during that span.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Diomande had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing twice (one accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Diomande set up Christoph Baumgartner in the 20th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Leipzig in chances created. The assist was the first since January 24th for the attacker as he's combined for two goal involvements, nine shots, eight chances created and eight crosses over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Wolfsburg Diomande scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Diomande scored once in an excellent showing Sunday. He took six crosses and created a pair of chances and came so close to breaking the deadlock in a variety of ways. Diomande has been a true breakout star this season and he's showing no signs of slowing down in the back half of the season. Rumors are already swirling about a potential move elsewhere in the summer for the talented winger.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig's Champions League hopes hit by 2-2 draw with lowly Wolfsburg in Bundesliga

Leipzig’s Champions League hopes have taken a blow in a 2-2 draw with lowly Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Kane scores 2 and Díaz gets a hat trick as Bayern routs 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 in Bundesliga

Harry Kane scores two penalties and Luis Díaz grabs a hat trick as Bayern Munich ends its short winless run with a 5-1 rout of 10-man Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Leipzig settles for a draw as Hoffenheim wins in weather-delayed Bundesliga games

Martijn Kaars has scored a stoppage-time penalty for St. Pauli to deny Leipzig all three points with a 1-1 draw in their weather-delayed Bundesliga match

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Strikes in mid week Diomande scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate), creating four chances and making two interceptions during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with St. Pa...

Impact Diomande found the back of the net in the 66th minute while leading Leipzig in chances created and interceptions during the draw. The goal was the first since a hat trick on December 6th, but Diomande has three goal involvements to go along with four shots, nine chances created and three crosses while starting three straight matches.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in win Diomande grabbed two assists, created two chances and had one interception in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Heidenheim.

Impact Diomande continued his excellent campaign Saturday chipping in two assists to bring his goal contribution total to 10 through 17 appearances. His two chances created make it eight in his last three appearances and 22 for the year. Diomande will look to continue his elite play Tuesday versus St. Pauli.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to club Diomande (international duty) has returned from AFCON and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Diomande has made his way back to Germany and is in Leipzig to get back into training after ending his time at AFCON, with the Ivory Coast falling short against Egypt. This will clear him for playing moving forward, but he will still be questionable to play Wednesday, potentially being rested after just returning from a busy tournament. However, he is a starter when fit, so this is positive, with six goals and one assist in 14 appearances (10 starts).

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for AFCON Diomande was called up by Ivory Coast for AFCON, and will miss at least three weeks.

Impact Diomande is going to be away from Leipzig for three weeks at minimum while he plays in AFCON with Ivory Coast. The forward has been a big part of the starting XI throughout the opening half of the campaign, scoring six goals and adding two assists from the wing. Johan Bakayoko should push for a starting role with Diomande away from the club.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick in win Diomande scored three goals on three shots (three on target), and created one chance in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Frankfurt

Impact Diomande had his best performance of this year Saturday. The 19-year-old converted in the 47th, 55th, and 65th minute to complete his first Bundesliga hat trick. With his monster performance in this one, the talented forward now has six goals in his last six matches. He will look to keep it rolling Friday versus Berlin.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken nose, will wear mask Diomande has suffered a nasal bone fracture and is being fitted for a mask to wear during matches and training, according to his club.

Impact Diomande has suffered an injury but will not miss time, as he will instead wear a mask due to a broken nose. However, the question is if he will remain in a starting role for the first game or two with the mask, possibly needing to adjust. That said, if he were to need some time to work in from the bench, Johan Bakayoko is a possible replacement.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in loss Diomande scored one goal on three shot attempts (two on target) in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Diomande got Leipzig started early with his 9th minute strike, but Leipzig failed to do much after that in an eventual 3-1 loss. He chipped in with two chances created and one tackle won but his team could not solve the Hoffenheim defense. Diomande has now scored in three straight matches, and will look to keep it rolling Sunday versus Bremen.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal vs. Stuttgart Diomande scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Diomande doubled Leipzig's lead early in the second half with a solo effort, as he sneaked into the box and blasted a shot that went into an impossible angle for Alexander Nuble. The winger has been alternating in the starting lineup but is going through a prolific stretch of late with two goals and two assists over his last two starts.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in three goals Diomande scored one goal and assisted twice from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 6-0 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact After sitting out the last two games, Diomande made a strong return in his fourth league start, scoring from his only shot on target and adding two assists from two chances created. It was his first attacking output of the season after attempting five shots and creating four chances in his previous three starts.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig hopes to recover 'lost DNA' after failing to qualify for Europe

Leipzig has torn up its squad and started again after missing out on European qualification for the first time since its promotion to the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Leipzig Diomande has completed a transfer to Leipzig from Leganes, according to his new club.

Impact Diomande is departing La Liga this offseason and will now head to Germany, inking a deal with Leipzig until 2030. The 18-year-old just debuted at the professional level, still early in his career, starting in six of his 10 appearances while notching two goals and one assist. That said, he will hope to see more chances with Leipzig but will likely see more of a rotational role, having to show his value a bit more before starting time comes his way.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists on Saturday Diomande scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Valladolid. He was injured and subbed out in the 63rd minute.

Impact Diomande set up the opener for Javi Hernandez in the 24th minute before scoring himself in the 36th, assisted by Seydouba Cisse. Diomande also made four tackles and an interception before being forced off due to injury. This was just his sixth start of the season and marked his first assist of the campaign.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first La Liga goal Diomande scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances and drew four fouls during Sunday's 3-2 win over Espanyol.

Impact Diomande returned to the starting XI and once again impressed from the left flank. In the 41st minute, he doubled his side's lead with a classy finish after dribbling past a defender inside the box. This was the first senior goal for the youngster, who appears as one of Leganes' biggest hopes for the future and should remain in the lineup for the final stretch of the campaign.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts pressure on back line Diomande had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Diomande demonstrated his attacking intent throughout Leganes' 0-0 draw against Mallorca on Saturday. In 90 minutes played, the 18 year old was fouled six times which was the most of any player in the match, created one chance, and completed both of his dribbles. Diomande has now started two consecutive matches for Leganes, and has a strong chance of featuring once again against Girona on Thursday.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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