RB Leipzig without key duo against Union Berlin

RB Leipzig will be without captain David Raum when they face 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Friday.

Raum came on from the bench in last week’s 3–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt after being left out of the starting eleven due to groin problems, which will rule him out of the upcoming fixture.

“David Raum will be unavailable; he is still dealing with groin problems,” RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner revealed at his pre-match press conference.

“It’s not a proper injury, but it is irritated. Anyone who has had it knows how much it can prevent you from playing football. So we don’t want to take any risks there, and we also can’t.”

Castello Lukeba, who returned to the bench against Eintracht Frankfurt after a spell on the sidelines, will also miss out.

“Castello won’t be available. He is still dealing with adductor problems, which have not improved. He also hasn’t been in training this week,” Werner added.

Meanwhile, Leo Zingerle, Ezechiel Banzuzi and Suleman Sani remain sidelined for Die Roten Bullen.

Vandevoordt to continue in goal

Werner also confirmed that although Peter Gulácsi is fit again, Maarten Vandevoordt will remain between the sticks after impressive lately.

“Pete has trained with the team again this week and, after his break, completed three full sessions. I also spoke with him – he assesses the situation similarly: Maarten is in rhythm and has delivered strong performances, while Pete has been out for a long time," Werner said.

"Just as you wouldn’t immediately change a centre-back or full-back if someone else is doing well, we see it the same way in the goalkeeper position. Pete is of course ambitious, but also realistic and experienced enough. That’s why Maarten will remain in goal for now.”