confirmed by Leipzig A successful operation was performed on Werner.

Frankfurt confirms After suffering a syndesmosis ligament injury, Werner had successful surgery today.

A week before the national team was to be revealed, German attacker Timo Werner’s club RB Leipzig stated on Thursday that he will not be participating in the World Cup in Qatar owing to an ankle injury.

After suffering a foot injury in the 13th minute of Leipzig’s 4-0 Champions League group-stage victory against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, the 26-year-old, who has 24 goals in 55 appearances for the national side, was substituted.