RB Leipzig in Mainz without Seiwald, but with Kampl

Without Nicolas Seiwald, but with Kevin Kampl, RB Leipzig will face 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga this Saturday. The Austrian international suffered an adductor injury in the international match against the Norwegian national team and is "definitely out for the next English week" according to RB coach Marco Rose. Kampl, on the other hand, has now recovered from the same injury.

The Saxons want to extend their unbeaten run of 17 Bundesliga games across the season. "We're going there to decide the game for ourselves," said Rose and added: "If there's anyone I'd like to be scared of, it's my former club Mainz 05." The last time RB scored against the 05s was on October 8, 2022 in a 1-1 draw, and the Saxons have not scored since. The last three games ended 0:3, 0:2 and 0:0 from Leipzig's point of view.

The replacement for injured international David Raum (foot operation) is also still in doubt. "We have many options. Benjamin Henrichs, whose back problems have subsided, and Castello Lukeba are options. Lutsharel Geertruida has already played the position at Feyenoord," said Rose, who also believes El Chadaille Bitshiabu is capable of playing this position.