Rocco Reitz
BMG
CM (RW)
Box-to-Box
May 29, 2002 (24)
Right
5'9"
165 lb
LeipzigAvailable on bench in return
Reitz (illness) is available on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Bayern, the club posted.
Analysis: Reitz had recently trained fully with the team for the first time since his lengthy layoff following a serious illness in May, and his inclusion on the matchday squad now marks another step forward in his buildup. Leipzig is targeting a return around the first three matchdays of the new Bundesliga season, and his workload should continue to increase over the coming weeks as that timeline approaches.
Trains fully with team
Reitz trained fully with the team for the first time Tuesday following his lengthy layoff, according to Bild.
Analysis: Reitz suffered a serious illness in May and had already taken part in portions of team training without issue during last week's camp in Saalfelden, marking this full session an important next step in his buildup. His workload is set to increase further over the coming weeks, with Leipzig targeting a return around the first three matchdays of the new Bundesliga season. His exact timeline for a competitive debut will depend on how his buildup continues to progress.
Rejoins parts of team training
Reitz (illness) is taking part in parts of team training for the first time again today, according to the club.
Analysis: Reitz had been building up his fitness individually following a severe illness suffered late last season at Gladbach, a process that had kept him out of full group sessions and led the club to deem him unavailable for the recent friendly against FC Ingolstadt. His partial return to training now marks a positive step forward, and his continued reintegration will be worth tracking as he closes in on a full return ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
Building up individually
Reitz is training individually and building up his fitness following a severe illness suffered late last season at Gladbach, the club announced.
Analysis: Reitz's deployment was already considered too early for Saturday's friendly against FC Ingolstadt, and this update confirms he remains in an individualized buildup phase rather than group training after closing out last season with four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach before his move to Leipzig. His gradual reintegration will be one to monitor as preseason continues, with a return to full training expected once his fitness reaches an adequate level.
Still buildup fitness
Reitz (illness) is still building his fitness, with a deployment considered still too early for Saturday's friendly against FC Ingolstadt, according to the club.
Analysis: Reitz finished last season with four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach before his move to Leipzig, and his continued buildup work suggests the club is taking a gradual approach to his integration. His path to full training and match availability will be worth monitoring as preseason continues.
Fully fit, training with new club
Reitz is fully fit and training during preseason with RB Leipzig, the club posted.
Analysis: Reitz's clean bill of health comes after an illness kept him out of Borussia Monchengladbach's final fixture last season, in what proved to be his last appearance for the club before his move to Leipzig. He finished last season with four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances, and a fully healthy start to preseason positions him to compete for a regular role in Leipzig's midfield as he begins the next chapter of his career.
Illness ends season prematurely
Reitz (illness) will miss Saturday's final Bundesliga fixture against Hoffenheim after being sidelined by illness since the start of the week, according to coach Eugen Polanski. "Unfortunately, Rocco is still sick and will not be available."
Analysis: Reitz's absence confirms that last weekend's match was his final appearance in a Borussia Monchengladbach shirt, with the 23-year-old set to join RB Leipzig next season. The midfielder finishes the campaign having contributed four assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances, serving as a consistent presence in Gladbach's engine room throughout the season. His departure at the end of the campaign represents a significant loss for the club, with Leipzig securing one of the more promising young midfielders in the Bundesliga ahead of next season.
Provides assist in defeat
Reitz assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Augsburg.
Analysis: Reitz made a backwards pass that created the chance for Giovanni Reyna's goal in stoppage time Saturday. Other than that, Reitz achieved a game-high five tackles while featuring as part of a three-man midfield. The assist was his second in consecutive outings and raised his total to four in 31 starts. He's in great form, standing out for a balanced output in most games and limiting his fouls that had led to a constant disciplinary weakness earlier in the season.
Logs assist
Reitz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Reitz generated three chances and was rewarded eventually with a late assist on Gladbach's winning goal. He'll have space to exploit a suspect Augsburg defense in the next game, as the side has allowed 56 goals this season in Bundesliga action.
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