Leipzig’s Xavi Simons Sidelined For Several Weeks Due To Injury

RB Leipzig attacker, Xavi Simons, is set to miss “several weeks” with an ankle injury he picked up in this week’s 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool, the German club said on Thursday.

German media reported that Simons, who is on loan from Paris Saint-Germain to Leipzig for a second consecutive season, may be sidelined until the new year.

He was subbed off after 73 minutes during the match and needed to be helped from the field by two members of Leipzig’s coaching staff.

“Unfortunately, Xavi suffered a ligament injury in his left ankle in yesterday’s Champions League match against Liverpool and will be out of action for several weeks,” Leipzig said in a statement.

“The method of treatment is still to be decided,” they added.

Leipzig coach, Marco Rose, said after the game “he took a knock, he’s in a fair bit of pain.”

Simons, who scored the opener for the Netherlands in their 2-1 loss to England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, has two goals and an assist in seven league games.

Leipzig, currently tied on points with Bundesliga leaders, Bayern Munich but sitting second due to goal difference, will host third-placed Freiburg on Saturday.