RB Leipzig new signing Abdoul Koné out for weeks with shoulder injury

Published Jul 25, 12:02 PM UTC

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RB Leipzig's new signing Abdoul Koné, a 21-year-old central defender acquired from Reims for €17 million, will be sidelined for several weeks due to a capsule injury to his right shoulder sustained during training. The Frenchman's return timeline is unclear, and it remains undecided whether he will travel to the team's training camp in Saalfelden or complete rehab in Leipzig. The article also covers Leipzig's unimpressive test match against third-division Ingolstadt, where new coach Martín Demichelis fielded two different teams. Additionally, it notes that goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi is being courted by Villarreal, while new signing Rocco Reitz continues rehabilitation after a severe infection.

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Injury Setback for Leipzig's New Defender

RB Leipzig's preparations for the new season have suffered a blow: new signing Abdoul Koné (21) will be out for several weeks. The central defender, who joined the Bundesliga club from French side Reims for a transfer fee of €17 million, sustained a capsule injury to his right shoulder during training.

The exact duration of the Frenchman's absence remains unclear. He will be gradually reintegrated into the team over the coming weeks. It has not yet been decided whether Koné will travel to the training camp in Saalfelden (August 1–8) or complete his rehabilitation in Leipzig.

Koné a Spectator in Test Match

Leipzig's new signing was already sidelined for Saturday's test match against Ingolstadt, watching from the stands. What he saw was far from impressive.

As in the previous week against Altglienicke (2-1), RB Leipzig failed to impress against the third-division side, missing six national team players. The match was played over two 60-minute halves, with new coach Martín Demichelis (45) fielding two completely different teams.

The most notable player in the first half was again Johann Bakayoko (23) . Loan returnee Arthur Vermeeren (21) also managed to catch the eye — even though the 1-0 lead came from an Ingolstadt own goal in the 5th minute.

Defensive leader Willi Orban (center) led Leipzig onto the field as captain in the first half. — Photo: PICTURE POINT

In 28-degree heat and bright sunshine, no class difference was visible in the second half. On the contrary: Leipzig goalkeeper Leopold Zingerle (32) saved his team from conceding an equalizer with a brilliant stop in the 110th minute.

Gulacsi Still in Leipzig

RB Leipzig legend Peter Gulacsi (36) did not play but remains at the club. According to BILD information, Spanish top club Villarreal is keen on the goalkeeper and is already in intensive negotiations with him. However, no talks have taken place between the clubs yet.

New signing Rocco Reitz (24) continues his rehabilitation training after a severe infection. Eljif Elmas (26) trained on a side pitch after sustaining a cut to his eye.

Lineups

First half: Vandevoordt - Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Finkgräfe - Banzuzi, Vermeeren - Gruda - Bakayoko, Romulo, Gomis

Second half: Zingerle - Henrichs, Esteve, Bitshiabu, Bungi - Klostermann - Ouedraogo (Konate 115.), Maksimovic - Sani, Harder - Thomas

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BILD - SportWestern

Original headline: Mehrere Wochen Pause - Leipzig-Neuzugang schon kaputt

Original language: DE

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