RB Leipzig start their Bundesliga campaign against Bochum and are aiming for a strong start to mount a title challenge. Despite losing Dani Olmo to Barcelona for €55m, Leipzig’s recruitment team has done well to retain key players and secure the services of Xavi Simons for another season. Simons had an impressive debut Bundesliga season last year and will play a vital role in Olmo’s absence.
Benjamin Šeško, who scored in his last seven Bundesliga games, has also been retained by Leipzig despite interest from Arsenal. The Slovenian impressed at Euro 2024 and will look to strengthen his partnership with top scorer Loïs Openda, who netted 29 goals in 46 games last season. Openda will be crucial to Leipzig’s attack against Bochum.
In the absence of Xaver Schlager, Kevin Kampl is expected to start in midfield for Leipzig. The defense is likely to remain unchanged, with attacking options like Christoph Baumgartner, Elif Elmas, Yussuf Poulsen, Andre Silva, and summer signing Nusa available from the bench. However, young talent Assan Ouedraogo is recovering from a knee operation.
The predicted RB Leipzig XI against Bochum includes Péter Gulácsi in goal, with a back four of Mohamed Simakan, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, and David Raum. In midfield, Niclas Seiwald and Kevin Kampl are expected to start, with Amadou Haidara and Xavi Simons providing support. Up front, Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda will lead Leipzig’s attacking line.
