Bundesliga - Persistent problems: Werner still out of action
RB Leipzig will be without Timo Werner for longer than initially expected. The international is still out with adductor problems and will not be available for the match against 1. FC Heidenheim on Saturday (3.30pm/Sky). "The problems are becoming more persistent," said coach Marco Rose on Friday. Werner had already missed the games in Wolfsburg and Manchester.
In any case, physical problems have been a recurring theme throughout the 57-time international's first half of the season. Werner had previously been slowed down by a cold and back problems. For the striker, the physical problems and the loss of his starting place have come at an inopportune time. After all, the European Championship begins at home in six and a half months' time, with the groups being drawn on Saturday (18:00/ZDF) in Hamburg.
There has long been speculation in Leipzig that Werner could move in the winter to gain match practice elsewhere. A loan abroad is probably a possibility, as Werner is a top earner in Leipzig and is still tied down until 2026. Sporting director Rouven Schröder fueled speculation of a transfer just two weeks ago. When asked about Werner, the 48-year-old said: "We will have players who have other things on their minds. We will face up to that."
There won't be enough time for captain Willi Orban to play another game this year. Rose is hoping to return for the start of training on January 2. "We only have three weeks left and he's not yet in team training. We won't take any risks," said Rose. Orban has been out since mid-September with a torn collateral ligament in his knee.
Xavi Simons, on the other hand, could be available again against Heidenheim after falling on his right shoulder in Manchester. Rose wanted to wait for Friday's training session before making a decision. The treatment has already had a positive effect.
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- RB Leipzig's opponent in the upcoming Bundesliga match on Saturday is 1. FC Heidenheim, and Timo Werner won't be able to participate due to his persistent adductor problems.
- Saxony-based team 1. FC Heidenheim will face a challenging match against Marco Rose's Leipzig side, as Werner's absence leaves a significant gap in the team's attack.
- Werner's absence was previously felt in matches against Wolfsburg and Manchester, adding to his string of physical issues this season, including a cold and back problems.
- In the absence of Werner, Leipzig's captain Willi Orban will also be unavailable, as he continues to recover from a torn collateral ligament in his knee.
- The loss of Werner and Orban presents a major challenge for Leipzig in their pursuit of Bundesliga success, as they look to make up ground on Manchester City rival and current Bundesliga leader, Bayern Munich.
- In positive news for Leipzig, young midfielder Xavi Simons may return to action against Heidenheim after recovering from an injury sustained in Manchester.
- Meanwhile, RB Leipzig's striker Timo Werner continues to be linked with a potential winter transfer, as the speculation grows regarding his future at the Bundesliga club.
Source: www.stern.de
