Overview
- Leipzig confirmed Kosta Nedeljkovic has a stress reaction in his right knee that requires a multi‑week pause.
- Max Finkgräfe sustained a left collateral‑ligament injury in training and is expected to resume team training after the October window.
- Antonio Nusa has trained with a protective bandage following a forearm fracture and is reported to be a likely option for Saturday at Wolfsburg.
- Local reporting links the fresh absences to concerns about last season’s extensive injury list and the strain on squad depth.
- Further fitness notes include Xaver Schlager sidelined with a calf issue, Benjamin Henrichs in rebuild work after an Achilles tear, and Amadou Haidara back in partial sessions.