RB Leipzig midfielder Rocco Reitz will be out for several weeks. The club confirmed on Thursday that the player suffered a muscle injury to his left thigh during training.
The injury comes at an inconvenient time for the summer signing from Borussia Mönchengladbach. RB Leipzig sits 3rd in the Bundesliga table with 3 points after their opening 3-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The team has scored three goals and conceded none so far this season. Their next match is an away fixture against 15th-placed Werder Bremen on Saturday.
How serious is the injury?
RB Leipzig officially announced Rocco Reitz's injury on Thursday. The club stated an absence of "several weeks". A more precise timeline is still to be determined. The midfielder sustained the muscle damage in training. For the 24-year-old, it is the first setback since his summer move from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Reitz had started against his former club in the first matchday and even scored a goal. His absence is a significant blow for Marco Rose's team. You can check RB Leipzig's current injury list on our injuries page.
Who can replace Reitz?
The injury to Rocco Reitz presents a tactical challenge for the manager. The player had established himself as a flexible option in central and attacking midfield. Rose must now turn to other players to fill the gap.
With Christoph Baumgartner already sidelined, the team is missing another attacking midfielder. This double injury blow tests the squad's depth early in the season. You can view the full squad lineup and all player data in the squad section.
What's next for RB Leipzig?
RB Leipzig's next match is on Saturday, September 5, 2026. They face Werder Bremen away. Bremen started the season with a defeat and currently occupy 15th place in the table.
Despite Reitz's absence, the team aims to continue their positive record of three goals scored and none conceded. The complete schedule for the Red Bulls is available on our fixtures page. The current Bundesliga standings are kept up to date on standings.
For Rocco Reitz, a rehabilitation period now begins. The club will carefully plan his comeback to avoid a setback. His earliest possible return date is in October 2026.
