Benjamin Henrichs will be out for several months after requiring surgery for an Achilles tendon rupture suffered in Friday's 5-1 hammering by Bayern Munich.
The RB Leipzig wing-back was carried off on a stretcher against Bayern after sustaining a concerning injury to his right foot.
Henrichs will subsequently go under the knife in Munich on Monday, signalling a significant blow for fourth-placed Leipzig heading into the mid-season break.
"The defender underwent examinations on Saturday to confirm the diagnosis," Leipzig posted on social media. "Come back stronger, Benny!"
Benjamin Henrichs suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in his right foot in last night's match against FC Bayern. The defender underwent examinations on Saturday to confirm the diagnosis and will undergo surgery in Munich on Monday, leaving him sidelined for several months.… pic.twitter.com/Cf7TtnLAFd
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) December 21, 2024
The 27-year-old vowed to bounce back after facing the first serious injury of his blossoming career.
"That loud bang, that pain, I wouldn't wish that on anyone... But I know for sure that I can rely on God," he wrote on Instagram.
"I'm having surgery... I hope everything goes well."
Henrichs has impressed for Leipzig this term, making the most tackles for his club in Bundesliga action (32) while featuring in all 15 top-flight games.
Marco Rose's side are already without Netherlands playmaker Xavi Simons and defender Castello Lukeba due to injury, with Henrichs the next addition to that list.
