Leipzig’s Timo Werner, proper, controls the ball in the course of the Champions League group F soccer match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Leipzig at Polish Military Stadium stadium in Warsaw, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Picture/Michal Dyjuk)
Munich: Germany striker Timo Werner has been dominated out of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar with an ankle damage, his membership RB Leipzig introduced on Thursday.
Werner hobbled off early in Leipzig’s 4-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
“Scans at present in Leipzig confirmed that he has sadly torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left ankle and can subsequently be out for the remainder of 2022,” the Bundesliga workforce mentioned in an announcement.
The 26-year-old has scored 24 objectives in 55 worldwide appearances for Germany and netted 5 instances throughout qualifying.
Werner rejoined Leipzig from Premier League giants Chelsea within the shut season and has contributed 9 objectives already in all competitions this marketing campaign.
Germany kick off their bid for a record-equalling fifth World Cup towards Japan on November 23 in Al Rayyan, earlier than additional Group E matches towards Spain and Costa Rica.
Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane can also be at present sidelined with a knee damage, with Werner’s absence including to Germany coach Hansi Flick’s issues up entrance.
Borussia Dortmund teenager Karim Adeyemi and in-form Werder Bremen striker Niclas Fuellkrug might be doable replacements for Werner within the squad.
Germany captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has not performed since October 8 because of a shoulder damage and can also be a doubt for the worldwide showpiece.