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Leipzig Draws 2-2 in Friendly With Werner Starting as Schlager Misses Out

With 12 regulars on national duty, coach Ole Werner prioritized rhythm and minutes for understudies.

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v.l.: Samson Tijani (14,Prag) und Andrija Maksimovic (33, RB Leipzig) im Zweikampf.
Mit Timo Werner, Xaver Schlager und Kevin Kampl sind gleich 3 Stars bei RB Leipzig zurück.

Overview

  • RB Leipzig led 2-0 through Andrija Maksimovic and Johan Bakayoko before Dukla Prague equalized in the second half after numerous U19 substitutions.
  • Timo Werner, recently back from a groin issue, started the closed-door test and narrowly missed a first-half goal.
  • Xaver Schlager, recovering from a calf injury sustained in Mainz, did not play as the coach said he will follow an individual program for a few days before rejoining full training and then assessing readiness for Hamburger SV on October 18.
  • Twelve first-team players are away with their national teams, including Amadou Haidara with Mali, leading Leipzig to supplement the squad with academy players.
  • Earlier this week, Werner, Schlager and Kevin Kampl returned to team training, with Kampl back after an infection and under consideration once the full group reconvenes.