“Probability is relatively high”
Ex-DFB star before returning to Leipzig’s squad
18.09.2025 – 6:14 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
In the previous games, Timo Werner was out at RB and should remain. Now his trainer promises him to play a role again.
RB Leipzig could fall back on Timo Werner on Saturday evening in the home game against 1. FC Köln (6.30 p.m./Sky). Coach Ole Werner promised a return of the attacker to the matchday squad. “The likelihood is relatively high,” said Werner and added: “It could result.”
Since his return in summer from his loan to Tottenham Hotspur, the 29-year-old has not been in the Lipziger squad. He was informed at the beginning of the season that, despite the ongoing contract, he would no longer play a role. Now apparently the turn. The former international played his last Bundesliga game so far in November 2023-before moving to the Premier League.
RB has to do without the undefeated climber from Cologne in several regular players. Xaver Schlager (Wade) and Antonio Nusa (arm break) will fail after the Mainz game. Newcomer Max Finkgräfe injured himself in training on the knee and will not be in the squad against his ex-club either. Benjamin Henrichs continues to work on his comeback after his Achilles tendon tear. Lukas Klostermann is also not operational.
Nevertheless, Ole Werner was confident. After two victories in a row, the motivation was “motivated,” said the coach. He is convinced of the entire group – “this does not only apply to players one to eleven. This applies to all players.” What he underlines with the return of Timo Werner, who did not get stuck despite his non -consideration in training.