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RB Leipzig to Brazil without key players – who was missing?
RB Leipzig flies to Brazil on May 25, 2025 while several players are missing due to injury; Friendly match against FC Santos coming up.
RB Leipzig to Brazil without key players – who was missing?
RB Leipzig traveled to Brazil on Friday evening to prepare for an important game. Surprisingly, however, a number of players stayed behind in Germany, which influenced the team's squad planning. Among the absentees are Yussuf Poulsen, who is suffering from a muscle injury, and Amadou Haidara, who is struggling with a medial ligament injury. Benjamin Henrichs is also unable to travel due to a torn Achilles tendon and has already missed 23 games. Castello Lukeba was also not on the plane as he was nominated for the U21 European Championships for France. This nomination also applies to Tidiam Gomis, the 18-year-old winter signing, who receives his first nomination after successful appearances in the youth teams from U16 to U19.
With the departure to Brazil, RB Leipzig's squad consists of 20 professional players and five young talents. A highlight of the stay will be a friendly match against FC Santos on May 28th, which will kick off at midnight German time. It could also be interim coach Zsolt Löw's last game in this position, which gives the encounter additional emotional value. The fans can look forward to seeing how the team performs without their injured players.
Injuries and suspensions in the team
The tense personnel situation at RB Leipzig is made clear by the injuries. According to an overview of injured and suspended RB Leipzig players, in addition to the players already mentioned, there is also a player affected with an abdominal muscle strain who is expected to return on January 1, 2025 and has already missed a game. Another player could also face a looming ban in the near future as he has already collected four yellow cards and is in a delicate situation with an average of 0.16 cards per game.
Overall, it shows that RB Leipzig has important challenges ahead of it despite the injuries and absences. The upcoming trip to Brazil could be crucial for the team to find their form and build confidence. The games during this time are not only an opportunity to showcase your sport, but also a chance to strengthen team chemistry.