Over the months, the injury situation suffered by players has come into focus as the final week of the summer's Europa League fades away, and RB Leipzig revealed a crushing blow in an announcement on Sunday (5): the team's central midfielder, Schlaga, will say goodbye to the final week of the Europa League due to a severe tear in the cruciate ligament of his left knee.
Back on Saturday (4), RB Leipzig's match against Hoffenheim saw Schlaga suffer an unfortunate injury in the 16th minute. Team principal Schroda expressed his shock and emphasized the importance of Schlaga to the team, "I was shocked by the news, especially considering that Schlaga is a key player for the team and has been outstanding this season. They have been fighting for the Europa League and our team will fully support them."
Schlaga, 26, has been selected 29 times in the league this season, which has seen RB Leipzig picked as the hero team in the race for EU qualification next season. Schlaga's contribution to the Austrian national team has been even more notable, as he has played 43 matches for the national team, including six selections in the elite squad for European and overseas tournaments. He was initially the main captain of the Lancers. However, a serious injury this year was certainly a huge blow to the Austrian national team.
