Key Takeaways:
- Asan Ouédraogo sustained a left knee ligament injury during RB Leipzig’s 2-0 win over Werder Bremen on Sunday
- The 19-year-old scored on his debut for the Germany national team last week and opened the scoring against Werder Bremen
- Yan Diomande suffered a broken nose in the same fixture but will return to action with a protective mask
Injury Setback for Leipzig’s Rising Star
RB Leipzig have confirmed that young midfielder Asan Ouédraogo will be unavailable for several weeks following a ligament injury to his left knee. The setback comes just a week after the 19-year-old marked his Germany national team debut with a goal.
Ouédraogo picked up the injury during Leipzig’s 2-0 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday. He opened the scoring in that match with a spectacular effort before being forced off due to injury. The club have announced he will be sidelined for several weeks.
Assan #Ouédraogo wird RB Leipzig mehrere Wochen fehlen.
Der 19-Jährige zog sich im Zweikampf gegen Bremen eine Sehnenverletzung in der linken Kniekehle zu. Gute Besserung, Assan! ❤️🩹Yan #Diomande erlitt zudem einen Nasenbeinbruch und wird je nach Heilungsverlauf mit einer… pic.twitter.com/8jOv8Ukb8p
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) November 25, 2025
International Breakthrough Followed by Blow
The teenager, who received his first call-up for Germany’s men’s national team for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Slovakia, featured as a substitute against Slovakia last week. He found the net shortly after his introduction, contributing to Germany’s emphatic 6-0 win.
RB Leipzig’s managing sporting director Marcel Schäfer stated, “It is incredibly sad that Asan is set to be out of play for some time. He was performing very well over the past few weeks and even managed to debut for the Germany national team,” and added:
“The news of his injury is a blow both for him and for us as a team. We wish Asan all the best for a speedy and full recovery.”
Squad Depth Tested Ahead of Upcoming Fixtures
Further compounding Leipzig’s injury woes, the club have also revealed that Yan Diomande, another promising young talent, broke his nose during the encounter with Werder Bremen. However, Diomande is expected to return to action with the aid of a protective mask.
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Asan Ouédraogo | Left knee ligament injury | Several weeks |
| Yan Diomande | Broken nose | With protective mask |
Leipzig’s Bundesliga Standing
RB Leipzig are currently positioned second in the Bundesliga table, trailing league leaders Bayern Munich by six points. The team will next face Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday as they look to maintain their pursuit of the top spot.
