Johan Bakayoko was dropped for disciplinary reasons!

Oct 15, 2026 9:52 PMPublished Oct 15, 2026 9:52 PM

RB Leipzig head coach Martín Demichelis has revealed that Johan Bakayoko was left out of the squad for the 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt due to a disciplinary issue.

"He made a small mistake,"

Demichelis explained, without providing further details.

Bakayoko was also an unused substitute against his former club PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Squad exclusions and disciplinary tensions have pushed the Belgian winger toward a winter departure, leaving the €18 million signing fighting to salvage his career under Martín Demichelis.

roundtable.ioBakayoko Facing January Exit As Leipzig Frustration GrowsSquad exclusions and disciplinary tensions have pushed the Belgian winger toward a winter departure, leaving the €18 million signing fighting to salvage his career under Martín Demichelis.

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Johan Bakayoko was dropped for disciplinary reasons!

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