Marcel Halstenberg made his international debut in Germany's 0-0 draw with England at Wembley last November. - © © imago
Marcel Halstenberg made his international debut in Germany's 0-0 draw with England at Wembley last November. - © © imago

Leipzig full-back Marcel Halstenberg to miss remainder of season and World Cup

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RB Leipzig full-back Marcel Halstenberg is likely to miss the remainder of the Bundesliga season and the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 after suffering a knee ligament injury in training.

The left-back, who won his first Germany cap in November's friendly with England at Wembley, tore the anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee during RB's behind-closed-doors training session on Tuesday.

Leipzig confirmed the seriousness of the injury following a scan on Wednesday at a clinic in Augsburg. The club stated that the 26-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be sidelined "for several months."

Halstenberg had not featured so far in 2018 after suffering a broken hand in the final game of last year, a 3-2 defeat at home to Hertha Berlin.

Leipzig will now be forced to plan without the full-back for the remainder of the season.

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