BERLIN – RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku may miss several weeks including the Champions League last-16 game at Manchester City, the club announced today.
RB Leipzig announced Nkunku had “suffered a thigh strain” in his side’s 2-1 loss at Borussia Dortmund on Friday and “is set for a spell on the sidelines.”
Leipzig play on March 11 at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach before travelling to Manchester City for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Leipzig drew 1-1 with the English champions in Germany.
Leipzig also announced that midfielder Xaver Schlager “will be out for a long time” and will go under the knife tomorrow after tearing a ligament.
Nkunku was making his first start after returning from a knee injury which saw him miss three months including France’s World Cup run in Qatar.
“I worry that we’ve lost Cristo for a few days again – that’s what it looks like,” Rose told broadcaster DAZN after the loss.
“He noticed something in his muscle in a sprint.”
Despite playing just 18 of Leipzig’s 23 Bundesliga matches, some off the bench, Nkunku’s 12 goals make him their top goalscorer this season and joint second in the league. – AFP, March 5, 2023
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