UCL: RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons Suffers Ankle Injury

RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons is expected to be sidelined for “several weeks” after sustaining an ankle injury during the club’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool, the German side announced on Thursday.

According to reports from German media, the 21-year-old, currently on his second consecutive loan from Paris Saint-Germain, may be out until the new year.

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Simons was forced off the field in the 73rd minute of the match and had to be assisted by two members of Leipzig’s coaching staff.

“Unfortunately, Xavi suffered a ligament injury in his left ankle in yesterday’s Champions League match against Liverpool and will be out of action for several weeks,” Leipzig said in a statement.

“The method of treatment is still to be decided,” they added.

Leipzig coach Marco Rose said after the game “he took a knock, he’s in a fair bit of pain.”

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Xavi Simons, who netted the opening goal for the Netherlands in their 2-1 defeat to England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, has registered two goals and one assist in seven Bundesliga appearances this season.

RB Leipzig, currently tied on points with league leaders Bayern Munich but sitting second due to goal difference, will host third-placed Freiburg on Saturday.

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