Leipzig's Henrichs sidelined for months, set for surgery after Achilles injury

Benjamin Henrichs will be out for several months after suffering an Achilles tendon rupture in his right foot during Friday's 5-1 loss at Bayern Munich, his club RB Leipzig said on Saturday.

Germany's Henrich, who collapsed on the field away from play and was carried off on a stretcher, will undergo surgery on Monday, the Bundesliga club said.

"The defender underwent examinations on Saturday to confirm the diagnosis," Leipzig posted on X. "Come back stronger, Benny!"

Fourth-placed Leipzig will host Werder Bremen after the winter break on January 12.

ℹ️ 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

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