Injury Update on Castello Lukeba

Muscle Injury Sustained Against Werder Bremen

RB Leipzig has announced that Castello Lukeba suffered a muscle injury to his left adductor during the team’s 2-1 victory against Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Expected Return Timeline

While the precise details of his recovery remain uncertain, the club has indicated that it is “very unlikely” for Lukeba to participate in the upcoming match against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.

Minor Injury Reported

Reports from Kicker suggest that Lukeba’s condition is not severe—a minor muscle fiber tear—implying that he may not face a lengthy recovery period. If his rehabilitation progresses smoothly, he could potentially make a return for Leipzig’s next fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt on April 18.

Tactical Adjustments for Upcoming Match

In Lukeba’s absence for the match against Gladbach, Nicolas Seiwald is likely to step back into central defense alongside Willi Orban, as he did after Lukeba was substituted against Bremen.

Midfield Options

To address the midfield vacancy, Leipzig could opt for Ezechiel Banzuzi or Brajan Gruda, should he recover from his own muscular concerns in time for the match.