RB Leipzig's preparations for a crucial Bundesliga clash against Borussia Mönchengladbach this Saturday have been clouded by injury concerns, casting doubt on the availability of two key attacking players.

The club confirmed that young talent Brajan Gruda, who sat out last week's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen with muscular problems, is scheduled to return to team training on Friday. His final fitness test will come after that session, leaving his status a game-time decision.

Adding to the attacking worries, Danish striker Conrad Harder missed Thursday's training entirely due to a thigh issue and is now considered a major doubt for the weekend fixture. His potential absence would be a significant blow to Leipzig's offensive plans.

The injury list extends beyond the forward line. Defender Castello Lukeba is definitively ruled out with an adductor injury, joining Suleman Sani (hip), Leopold Zingerle (wrist), and the long-term absentee Viggo Gebel (cruciate ligament) on the sidelines.

In goal, while veteran Peter Gulacsi has returned to large parts of team training, the match comes too soon for his full return. This ensures that Maarten Vandevoordt will continue between the posts as Leipzig looks to secure another vital three points in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.