RB Leipzig’sBenjamin Henrichs Out for Season After Achilles Injury
The German defender will undergo surgery following a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained during a 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.
- Benjamin Henrichs suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right foot during RB Leipzig’s 5-1 defeat against Bayern Munich on Friday.
- The injury occurred without contact from another player, as Henrichs collapsed late in the match and was carried off the field on a stretcher.
- RB Leipzig confirmed that Henrichs will undergo surgery on Monday in Munich and will be sidelined for several months, effectively ending his season.
- Leipzig’s sporting director Marcel Schäfer called the injury a significant blow for the team, which has already faced extended absences of key players this season.
- The club plans to seek reinforcements during the winter transfer window to address the gap in their defensive lineup, particularly on the left side.
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