Goalkeeper clash at RB Leipzig? Nyland demands playing time RB Leipzig's new goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland (35) has caused a stir with his clear statements. The Norwegian, who returned after three years in Sevilla as the successor to Péter Gulácsi (36), is demanding more playing time, thereby challenging the hierarchy behind Maarten Vandevoordt (24). League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Bundesliga, 56 pts, 17W-5D-7L from 29 games, recent form WWWLW. ## What did Nyland say? Nyland made it clear in an interview that he is not willing to just sit on the bench. “I do expect that. For the last two years, both (Gulacsi and Vandevoordt) have played,” he said. The Norwegian pointed to his strong performance at the World Cup, where he impressed as Norway's No.1 in the round of 16 against Brazil (2:1). ## Why is this a problem for RB Leipzig? Vandevoordt is considered the clear No.1 at RB Leipzig, but Nyland's confidence could disrupt the dynamic in the goalkeeper duo. The Belgian missed the World Cup, while Nyland impressed with strong saves against Brazil. ## What's next? RB Leipzig now needs to find a solution to keep both goalkeepers happy. Nyland has made it clear that he did not return to Leipzig just to be a backup. The team is under pressure, having finished only 4th last season, 20 points behind Bayern Munich.