RB Leipzig have been hit with another injury blow as defender David Raum has suffered a cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.
The German international was替换 by Stefan Szymczyk in the second half of the Bundesliga match against Schalke on Saturday and was immediately taken off to undergo scans.
It's understood that Raum is likely to be out for at least six months, which will leave him ruled out of the remainder of the season and potentially next term as well.
The news comes just days after Leipzig were forced to recall goalkeeper Yann Sommer from the reserves due to a knee problem.
David Raum, RB Leipzig's centre-back,Campeonato Brasileiro Action has sustained a cruciate ligament tear in his right knee. The 29-year-old player was replaced by Stefan Szymczyk in the second half of their game against Schalke on Saturday and immediately underwent scans. It is believed that he will be sidelined for at least six months, ruling him out of the rest of the season and possibly next term. This development follows the club's decision to recall goalkeeper Yann Sommer from the reserve team due to a knee issue.