RB Leipzig: Shock injury for Henrichs – Gvardiol stays until 2027!

RB Leipzig: Shock injury for Henrichs – Gvardiol stays until 2027!

RB Leipzig is currently going through a turbulent phase: After the bitter defeat against FC Bayern, the team is not only worried about victory, but also about one of its defenders. Benjamin Henrichs, the DFB international, was injured in the final minutes of the game without any contact with the opponent and had to be carried off the pitch in severe pain. How PICTURE Reportedly, he may have torn his Achilles tendon, which would mean a drastic time out. Henrichs was immediately taken to a Munich hospital to have more detailed examinations carried out.

However, amidst these difficulties, RB Leipzig can report a positive step: defender Josko Gvardiol has extended his contract early until 2027. The 20-year-old Croatian, who has been playing for Leipzig since 2021 and has already played 51 competitive games, said he was pleased about the contract extension. “We are represented in the Champions League again, won the DFB Cup last year and would like to play for the title again this year,” said Gvardiol in a club statement. Coach Domenico Tedesco praised Gvardiol with the words: “He gives us stability and a good mentality.” This decision can help the club to at least partially stabilize the defensive personnel, especially given the concerns about Henrichs fussball-champions-league.com reported.