David Raum
RBLGermany
Left
Apr 22, 1998
28
5'11"
165 lb
LB
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Balanced Full Back
LeipzigRested ahead of World Cup
Raum (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's season finale against Freiburg as a precaution, with coach Ole Werner choosing to give the left-back a rest ahead of the World Cup with Germany. "If we had still needed to achieve goals like the Champions League, I certainly would have put him on the pitch. But as it is, he had an extremely intense year - not just because of the issues on the pitch, but also because of the energy he put in off the pitch, and how he took the lead in driving the whole operation forward. Now he has another major workload ahead of him with the World Cup this summer. Accordingly, I think the little break will do him good. No one needs to worry about that."
Analysis: Raum ends what has been an outstanding individual campaign with three goals, seven assists, a career-high 96 chances created and 252 crosses across the season for Leipzig, establishing himself as one of the most productive left-backs in the Bundesliga. The focus now shifts entirely to the World Cup with Germany, where he will be one of the first names on the teamsheet for the DFB heading into the tournament early next month.
Assists in return to XI
Raum had an assist while crossing six times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.
Analysis: Raum set up Willi Orban in the 54th minute assisting what would end up being the game winning goal while leading Leipzig in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first since March for Raum as he returned from a two-match absence due to a hamstring injury Saturday.
Option off bench Saturday
Raum (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.
Analysis: Raum came through Friday's final training session sufficiently for manager Ole Werner to include him among the substitutes, representing an encouraging development after the hamstring issue that had forced him out of last weekend's fixture. The left-back has been one of Leipzig's most important players this season, contributing three goals and six assists while also handling set-piece duties, and his presence on the bench offers a valuable option for a side heading into a crucial top-of-the-table clash. His return to the starting lineup is expected to follow in the coming fixtures once coach Ole Werner is fully satisfied the hamstring issue has settled.
Late call Saturday
Raum (hamstring) returned to team training this week after beginning the week with individual sessions, and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, according to coach Ole Werner.
Analysis: Raum's return to team training is an encouraging development after the hamstring issue forced him out of last weekend's fixture. Manager Ole Werner will wait until Friday's final training session before making a decision on his availability for the top-of-the-table clash. The left-back has been one of Leipzig's most important players this season, contributing three goals and six assists while also handling set-piece duties, making his potential return a significant boost heading into a crucial fixture.
Out Saturday
Raum will miss Friday's clash against Union Berlin due to a groin irritation and hopes to return for next week's fixture against Leverkusen, according to coach Ole Werner. "David Raum will be missing; he is still suffering from a groin injury. It is not a real injury, but it is irritated. Anyone who has had this knows how much it affects performance in football. Therefore, we do not want to and cannot take any risk."
Analysis: Raum is an undisputed starter at left-back for Leipzig and one of the more important pieces in the team's setup, having contributed three goals and six assists this season while also shouldering a share of set-piece responsibilities. Coach Ole Werner's comments suggest the club is being cautious rather than dealing with a structural injury, which is an encouraging sign for his chances of featuring against Leverkusen next week. Max Finkgrafe is expected to start at left-back in his absence until Raum is cleared to return.
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