Nigeria U-20 winger Sani Suleiman has returned to RB Leipzig first-team training after injury setbacks, boosting the club ahead of their crucial Bundesliga match against St. Pauli as they chase Champions League qualification.
RB Leipzig have received a timely boost ahead of their important Bundesliga fixture, with Nigerian U-20 winger Sani Suleiman returning to first-team training just in time for their clash against St. Pauli.
The 19-year-old exciting attacker joined Leipzig during the winter transfer window from Slovakian club AS Trencin in a deal worth around €5 million plus add-ons. He signed a long-term contract keeping him at the German club until June 2031, after attracting strong interest from top European sides including Tottenham, Bayer Leverkusen, and Rangers.
Suleiman, a former Akwa United player and one of Nigeria’s most promising young talents, has yet to make his competitive debut for Leipzig due to a difficult start to life in Germany. Shortly after arriving, he suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for several weeks. Just as he was closing in on a return, a hip problem delayed his progress further, keeping him out for an additional five weeks.
Despite those setbacks, the winger is now back on the training pitch and working with the first-team squad again, raising hopes that he could soon make his Bundesliga debut.
Leipzig are entering a crucial stage of the season, with just two league games remaining. The club need at least one more victory to secure qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Their remaining fixtures include a tough encounter against St. Pauli followed by a clash with SC Freiburg, who are also pushing strongly in the league.
Head coach Ole Werner has confirmed the positive news, revealing that both Sani Suleiman and Dutch midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi have returned to training after injury layoffs. However, the coach stressed that their match readiness will be carefully assessed before any final decision is made.
“With Banzuzi and Sani, who returned this week, we’ll have to see how we manage the squad or whether they are fully fit to play again,” Werner explained.
Suleiman’s return comes at an important moment for Leipzig as they look to finish the season strongly and secure their place in Europe’s elite competition. His pace and attacking ability are seen as long-term assets for the club once he fully settles into the squad.
On the international stage, Suleiman was part of Nigeria’s U-20 team that competed at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Flying Eagles showed promise in the tournament but were knocked out in the Round of 16 following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Argentina.
Now back in Germany and training with RB Leipzig, Suleiman will be hoping to finally make his long-awaited debut and begin making an impact in the Bundesliga after a frustrating spell on the sidelines.
Conclusion:
Sani Suleiman’s return to training is a positive development for both RB Leipzig and Nigerian football fans. As the Bundesliga season reaches its decisive stage, all eyes will be on whether the young winger can finally make his debut and help Leipzig in their push for Champions League qualification.
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