RB Leipzig's key player Xavi Simons has undergone surgery on his left ankle following a ligament injury. The "minor procedure" took place today in Munich, the Bundesliga club announced. However, the Dutch international is already on his way back to Leipzig and on the road to recovery, it was reported in the evening. Nevertheless, the dribbling artist will miss the Saxons for several weeks.
The playmaker suffered the injury in the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool FC on Wednesday. The 21-year-old twisted his ankle after just over 70 minutes, but initially remained on the pitch. He was only substituted in the 78th minute and had to be supported by two coaches.
Xavi: "Every fall is a lesson"
Xavi was optimistic after the operation. "Every fall is a lesson and every climb brings you closer to your goals. Thank you for the news! I'll be back soon and, believe me, stronger," he wrote on social media.
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