RB Leipzig: Assan Ouédraogo must remain patient after injury

RB Leipzig: Assan Ouédraogo must remain patient after injury

Leipzig - in football, a young talent's career is often full of ups and downs. Assan Ouédraogo, the only 18-year-old defensive midfielder of RB Leipzig, is the best example of such an upward trend that was suddenly stopped by an injury. After moving from Schalke 04, in which he was celebrated as a great talent, the player had just started to adapt to the new environment and the game system when fate thwarted him.

ouédraogo himself has admitted that the change was anything but easy for him. "It is the complete opposite of what I've played in recent years," he said at the beginning of his time in Leipzig. But after a few training sessions and tests, he was able to show his potential. His performance in the game against Aston Villa was particularly impressive, in which he delivered an almost flawless performance. Coach Marco Rose praised him and said: "Assan is a super boy. We have a challenger in the squad who will put pressure on." Such words show that many in the club had great expectations of Ouédraogo.

The setback from the injury

While the euphoria about its first good performance was still decorating, a serious knee injury was suddenly found. Immediately after the game against Aston Villa, the shock was great when the medical staff at RB Leipzig made this serious diagnosis. This was a hard setback for Ouédraogo, whose first Highlight was quickly overshadowed by serious mishap. It looks like the recovery process will probably take longer, and the player has to be patient.

The medical department of RB Leipzig, however, gives the all -clear: According to reports, you are on schedule for further treatment. A comeback could possibly even take place in October. Nevertheless, it remains uncertain whether Ouédraogo will be able to return to his original level of performance before he has suffered this setback. While he's in rehabilitation, the way for other players, such as the newcomer Arthur, could be released to get the season in the Bundesliga.

The chance for other talents

The Ouédraogo failure not only has personal effects on himself, but also opens up new opportunities for other players in the team. Above all, Arthur Vermeas, the 19-year-old, benefits from the situation and has the opportunity to enter the footsteps of Ouédraogo. Diminals will get his chance sooner than later and could play an important role in the RB Leipzig squad.

It is sad to see how a promising talent is thrown back by an injury, but maybe the healing process also has a little space for positive surprises. The medical department has worked competently so far, and fans hope that Ouédraogo will quickly get back to the pitch to finally be able to demonstrate its full potential.