RB Leipzig will host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday, as they look to recover from a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen prior to the international break. Currently sitting ninth in the league, Leipzig has recorded two consecutive home victories this season without conceding a goal, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0 and Hamburger SV 5-0. A win would boost their confidence as they prepare for a challenging series of matches against PSV, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.
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In terms of team news, Leipzig will be without Christoph Baumgartner, Rocco Reitz, Marc Guiu, and Assan Ouedraogo due to injuries. Ridle Baku is doubtful for the match, while Brajan Gruda is expected to return after dealing with abdominal issues.
Eintracht Frankfurt also faces an inconsistent beginning to their season, settling in ninth place with five points from four matches. They recently played to a 2-2 draw against SC Freiburg. Frankfurt lost both encounters against Leipzig last season, including a heavy 6-0 defeat away.
Despite the odds, Frankfurt's head coach Adi Hütter remains optimistic. He emphasized the need for his team to be bold and work hard against Leipzig’s strong home performance. "We have to take the pressure off ourselves and trust in our strengths," Hütter said, highlighting their need for a solid performance, especially in the second half of the match.
On the injury front, Jeremiah Maluze has returned to training but will miss Saturday’s game due to illness. Malik Pimpong is also out, while Can Uzun is likely to be available after recovering from an injury sustained during the international break.