Overview
- Coach Ole Werner said Werner has muscular issues in the groin and will not travel for Saturday's Bundesliga match at Borussia Dortmund.
- The forward returned for a late cameo in Wolfsburg on September 29 after 693 days without a league appearance, drawing loud celebrations from RB fans.
- Leipzig sought a summer exit, with talks to New York Red Bulls collapsing over guaranteed salary terms, and the club prefers a winter move with no contract extension planned through 2026.
- Werner is reported to earn about €10 million annually, a burden the club is looking to shed following his limited role this season.
- Captain Willi Orban praised Werner's professionalism in training, though separate reporting cites internal voices questioning whether his intensity fully convinces coaches.