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RB Leipzig Aim to Overcome Injury Problems at Bremen

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • RB Leipzig will visit Werder Bremen on Saturday in their first Bundesliga away match under new coach Martín Demichelis.
  • The team must replace Rocco Reitz, who will miss several weeks with a muscle injury, while Brajan Gruda’s availability is uncertain.
  • New signing Neil El Aynaoui could make his first start, and a win would build confidence before Leipzig’s Champions League opener against Como 1907.

RB Leipzig’s new coach Martín Demichelis is already being forced into personnel changes, but he still wants three points from Saturday’s visit to Werder Bremen.

The match will be Leipzig’s first Bundesliga away game of the season and comes before the team’s opening Champions League appearance on Thursday against Como 1907. Demichelis hopes a result in Bremen will give the newly formed side confidence.

The main question is how Leipzig will replace Rocco Reitz, a new arrival who faces several weeks out with a muscle injury. Neil El Aynaoui, signed only on Tuesday, could move directly into the starting lineup for his debut.

Brajan Gruda is also doubtful. If he cannot play, Christopher Nkunku could start instead.

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