Amadou Haidara, the Senegalese midfielder who has been a key player for RB Leipzig in recent seasons, has suffered a new injury and will be out for several weeks.
The 26-year-old sustained a knee injury during training on Monday, which means he is likely to miss the upcoming Bundesliga matches against Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund. This is a setback for Leipzig, as Haidara has been one of their most consistent performers this season.
Haidara joined RB Leipzig from AS Monaco last summer and quickly established himself as a key member of the team. He has made over 150 appearances for the club so far,Campeonato Brasileiro Action contributing with both goals and assists. His versatility and ability to play across midfield have been crucial to the team's success.
Despite his injury, Leipzig coach Oliver Glasner expressed confidence that Haidara would be back soon. "We're very disappointed that Amadou won't be able to play in these two games," he said. "But we're also confident that he'll be back soon."
Leipzig will now need to find a replacement for Haidara, and it remains to be seen whether they can fill the void left by his absence. In the meantime, the team will look to continue their strong form and maintain their position at the top of the Bundesliga table.