RB Leipzig's Ouedraogo Sidelined by Knee Injury

RB Leipzig's 19-year-old midfielder Assan Ouedraogo has emerged as one of Europe's most promising talents this season, drawing interest from several Premier League clubs despite a recent knee injury that will sideline him for weeks.

Ouedraogo, who joined Leipzig from Schalke in June 2024 for approximately 9 million euros, has made an immediate impact in the Bundesliga. The versatile player, capable of operating as a central or attacking midfielder, has recorded three goals and three assists in 10 appearances, helping Leipzig secure second place in the standings, six points behind leaders Bayern Munich. His form earned him a call-up to Germany's senior national team for World Cup qualifiers, where he scored less than two minutes into his debut as a substitute during a 6-0 victory over Slovakia on November 17, 2025.

The teenager's momentum appeared unstoppable after he opened the scoring with a long-range strike in Leipzig's 2-0 win against Werder Bremen on November 23, 2025. However, he suffered a tendon injury to his left knee during the match and was substituted early. Medical assessments confirmed the diagnosis on November 24, with the club announcing he would miss several...