RB Leipzig’s Assan Ouédraogo Faces Setback Due to Injury

RB Leipzig and German national team midfielder Assan Ouédraogo has experienced what was initially a remarkable week, now overshadowed by unfortunate news. The 19-year-old talent will be sidelined for the entire 2025 calendar year due to a tendon injury in his knee, as confirmed by his Bundesliga club.

This announcement follows just eight days after Ouédraogo scored in his senior national team debut and only two days after he netted a contender for the “Bundesliga Goal of the Season” against Bremen.

Leipzig has indicated that they expect the recovery period to extend for several weeks. Ouédraogo had shown great promise this season, rebounding from an injury-plagued 2024/25 campaign that limited his appearances. In 12 appearances across all competitions this season, he has scored three goals and provided four assists.

Having made his debut for both the Germany U21 and senior national teams this autumn, Ouédraogo was being considered a potential candidate for the upcoming summer World Cup. Marcel Schäfer, Leipzig’s sporting director, remarked on the unfortunate turn of events in his statement.

“It’s an incredible shame that Assan is out of action right now,” Schäfer stated. “He was on a very good path, had made significant progress in recent weeks, and had become a German international. This injury is particularly bitter for both him and our team. We are all hoping for a swift and complete recovery for Assan.”