Terrible news for Timo Werner and Germany. Injured in the ankle last night during the 6th day of the group stage of the Champions League between Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig (0-4), and forced out in the 19th minute of play, the striker must withdraw from the World Cup.
He’s hit a ligament. “Unfortunately, today’s examinations in Leipzig revealed a torn syndesmotic ligament. Timo Werner will be out for the rest of the year., regrets his club in a press release published a few moments ago. Timo Werner (26) will be back in 2023.
Bittere Nachricht.
Timo Werner hat sich im Spiel gegen Schachtar Donezk am linken Sprunggelenk verletzt.
Die heutigen Untersuchungen in Leipzig ergaben leider einen Riss des Syndesmosebandes. Timo Werner wird damit für den Rest des Jahres ausfallen. pic.twitter.com/awG3mS7KY2
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) November 3, 2022