Rômulo is doubtful for RB Leipzig's Bundesliga opener against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 24-year-old winger missed team training due to a knee tendon irritation, OneFootball reported on 26 August 2026.
How would Rômulo's absence affect Leipzig's attack?
Without Rômulo, head coach Martin Demichelis must look for alternatives. The Brazilian played 30 Bundesliga matches last season, scoring nine goals and providing four assists. His experience would be valuable against a Gladbach defence that conceded 49 goals and finished with a -14 goal difference last term.
Who could replace Rômulo?
Christoph Baumgartner and Tidiam Gomis are also unavailable, with Gomis making only 18 Bundesliga appearances in 2025/26 and accumulating 337 minutes. Christopher Nkunku, however, returned from his loan at Milan and could make his first appearance under Demichelis. Assan Ouédraogo and Ørjan Nyland are out with shoulder and foot issues respectively.
How is Gladbach approaching the season opener?
Borussia Mönchengladbach finished 14th in the 2025 Bundesliga with 30 points from 29 games and a recent form of LDDWL. The team trails leaders Bayern München by 46 points and visits RB Leipzig on 29 August 2026, with Leipzig currently fourth in the table. For more context, visit our standings page.
What does this mean for Demichelis' debut?
The coach is set to manage his first Bundesliga match in charge of Leipzig. The injury crisis forces him to be inventive, while Gladbach will aim to exploit the gaps. For the latest squad updates, check our squad page.
