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RB Leipzig's Assan Ouédraogo Out Until Late March With Left Knee Tendon Injury

The 19-year-old's recovery will follow a non-surgical plan, denting his case for Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.

Overview

  • Ouédraogo sustained the injury during his mid-January comeback in the 2–0 win over SC Freiburg.
  • After multiple medical consultations, the club chose conservative treatment with no surgery planned.
  • His layoff means he will miss Germany’s late-March friendlies against Switzerland in Basel and Ghana in Stuttgart.
  • Sporting director Marcel Schäfer called the setback a shock and pledged full support during the rehabilitation.
  • Leipzig is assessing short-term options, with media linking Real Betis midfielder Sergi Altimira as a possible reinforcement that remains unconfirmed.