RB Leipzig are now also worried about Peter Gulacsi. The Hungarian international goalkeeper had to pull out at half-time in the 3-1 win for the Saxons against SC Freiburg. New signing Maarten Vandevoort made his Bundesliga debut in his place. Coach Marco Rose explained that his keeper - who has already torn a cruciate ligament - had twisted his ankle and was out of the question. "We have to wait for the diagnosis," said Rose.
However, captain Willi Orban said shortly after the final whistle that the initial signs were "that it's not too bad". But that was also what he had thought recently when Xavi Simons was injured, Orban qualified with regard to his Hungarian national team colleague. Dutch international Simons will be out for several weeks after injuring ligaments in his left ankle. It remains to be seen whether the 21-year-old will even need an operation.
After the final whistle, Loïs Openda, who had come to a standstill on the edge of the penalty area and required treatment, also received a worried look. After initially limping off the pitch, he gave the all-clear with a smile in the catacombs. "It's not too bad," said the Belgian, looking at his bandaged right knee, which he had twisted. "I'll eat watermelon and then everything will be fine again," he said, giving the all-clear for next Tuesday's DFB Cup match (18:00) against FC St. Pauli.
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