Castello Lukeba
23-Year-Old
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
Finds bench role
Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.
ANALYSIS
Lukeba came through Friday's final training session sufficiently for manager Ole Werner to include him among the substitutes after three consecutive absences caused by the adductor issue, with the club opting against taking any unnecessary risks given the importance of the matches ahead. The center-back has been one of Leipzig's most reliable defensive presences this season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances, and his presence on the bench offers a valuable option for a side heading into a crucial top-of-the-table fixture. His completion of a full session on Thursday had been an encouraging sign, and his return to the starting lineup is expected to follow imminently once coach Ole Werner is fully satisfied the adductor issue has settled.
Lukeba came through Friday's final training session sufficiently for manager Ole Werner to include him among the substitutes after three consecutive absences caused by the adductor issue, with the club opting against taking any unnecessary risks given the importance of the matches ahead. The center-back has been one of Leipzig's most reliable defensive presences this season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances, and his presence on the bench offers a valuable option for a side heading into a crucial top-of-the-table fixture. His completion of a full session on Thursday had been an encouraging sign, and his return to the starting lineup is expected to follow imminently once coach Ole Werner is fully satisfied the adductor issue has settled.
Soccer Season Stats
Season Stats
Per 90
Per Game
Soccer Season Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
2025 Soccer Game Log
Current Season
Previous Season
2025 Soccer Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Set Pieces / Depth Chart
RB Leipzig 2025 Set Piece Crosses and Shots# of Team
Loading Weekly Set Pieces...
More Fantasy News
Late call against Leverkusen
Lukeba (adductor) returned to full team training Thursday after participating in the majority of sessions throughout the week, and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, according to coach Ole Werner.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Nearing full training
Lukeba (groin) completed large parts of team training Tuesday, according to his club.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Ruled out Friday
Lukeba (adductor) will miss Friday's clash against Union Berlin as his adductor problems have not improved, according to coach Ole Werner. "Castello will be absent. He is still suffering from adductor problems that have not improved. He has not participated in training this week. I do not think he will be absent indefinitely, but I cannot say with certainty that he will be ready next week."
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Makes bench Saturday
Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Late call against Frankfurt
Lukeba (adductor) has been able to increase his training load over the week and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, with a final decision to be made after the last training session, according to the club.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Top clubs chasing him
Several top clubs in the Premier League are keeping close tabs on Lukeba, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs who have been notified that RB Leipzig and Castello Lukeba are in agreement that they will part ways in the summer. The defender is good enough to start at the EPL level right away, so there should be a fierce race for his services.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs who have been notified that RB Leipzig and Castello Lukeba are in agreement that they will part ways in the summer. The defender is good enough to start at the EPL level right away, so there should be a fierce race for his services.