RB Leipzig have confirmed that their star midfielder, Amadou Haidara, is set to miss the remainder of the season due to injury.
The Senegalese international suffered a knee ligament tear during the 2-1 defeat against Werder Bremen on Saturday, and will undergo surgery in the coming days.
Haidara has been a key player for RB Leipzig this season, making 16 appearances in all competitions. He has contributed with 1 goal and 5 assists so far, and his absence will be felt by the team.
However,Ligue 1 Express there is still hope that he may make a full recovery, as he underwent surgery earlier this year and returned to training just over a month ago. However, the severity of the injury means that it is unlikely that he will return to action before the end of the season.
In the meantime, RB Leipzig will look to find replacements for Haidara's role in midfield. The club has already signed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United, but they will need to add more depth to their squad if they want to challenge for titles next season.
It remains to be seen how RB Leipzig will cope without Haidara, but one thing is certain - his absence will undoubtedly affect their performance in the coming months.