RB Leipzig faces squad restrictions and injuries ahead of Bremen match

RB Leipzig faces several challenges ahead of their Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen. The club is dealing with personnel issues, including a significant injury to midfielder Rocco Reitz, who sustained a thigh injury during training. Additionally, RB Leipzig faces a UEFA sanction regarding their Champions League squad; due to failure to meet the ‘Local Player’ quota, they are only permitted to nominate 24 players instead of the maximum 25. New signing Abdoul Koné is also unavailable due to a shoulder injury.

Werder Bremen enters the match with a depleted squad, missing at least five players due to injury, including Mitchell Weiser, Felix Agu, Keke Topp, Jens Stage, and Justin Njinmah. While Bremen is struggling in the league standings, Leipzig aims to build on their recent momentum despite the roster constraints.