Overview
- The right-shoulder problem recurred during RB Leipzig's 5-0 win over Hamburger SV on Sunday, forcing Assan Ouedraogo off after 35 minutes and triggering immediate medical tests.
- Coach Martín Demichelis said he believes the injury is the same preseason capsule damage that sidelined Ouedraogo in August.
- Leipzig's medical staff had cleared Ouedraogo to return after he trained fully and played roughly 30 minutes in the Champions League trip to Como, a clearance now under scrutiny.
- Club reports say a weeks-long absence is likely, further scans are pending, and surgery to stabilise the shoulder is being considered as an option.
- Ouedraogo has missed extensive time since joining Leipzig in summer 2024—more than a year in total—which raises personal and squad consequences including his probable omission from upcoming national-team selections and increased pressure on Leipzig's midfield depth.