Benjamin Heinrichs will be out for several months after needing surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in Friday’s 5-1 thrashing by Bayern Munich.
The RB Leipzig wing-back was carried off on a stretcher against Bayern with a right leg injury.
Henriques will next go under the knife in Munich on Monday, signaling a significant injury blow for fourth-placed Leipzig heading into the mid-season break.
“The defender was tested on Saturday to confirm the diagnosis,” Leipzig posted on social media. “Come back stronger, Benny!”
Benjamin Heinrichs ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg last night against FC Bayern. The defender underwent tests 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 suffering the first serious injury of his blossoming career.
“That loud noise, that pain, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone… But I know for sure that I can count on God,” she wrote on Instagram.
“I’m having surgery… I hope everything goes well.”
Heinrichs has impressed for Leipzig this term, making the most tackles for his club in Bundesliga action (32) and featuring in 15 top-flight games.
Marco Rose’s side are already without Netherlands playmaker Xavi Simmons and defender Castelo Lukebaek through injury, with Henriques the next addition to that list.
