Leipzig's Ivorian forward #49 Yan Diomande (L) and Hoffenheim's Austrian midfielder #22 Alexander Prass vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Leipzig, eastern Germany. AFP
The 19-year-old Diomande has shot to prominence this season with 10 goals and seven assists in 26 Bundesliga games since joining Leipzig in July. He’s been linked with a potential transfer to top clubs across Europe.
Leipzig said Diomande “suffered a capsular injury to his left shoulder” in Leipzig’s 5-0 win over Hoffenheim on Friday and that it’s not yet clear how long he will be out.
“Following discussions between all those involved, it has been agreed that the attacker will not join up with Ivory Coast during the international break in order to focus fully on his recovery,” the club added.
Diomande, who grew up in Florida before a spell in Spain with Leganes, has scored three goals in nine games for the Ivory Coast. His national team is due to face South Korea in a friendly Saturday and Scotland three days later. The Ivory Coast is in Group E with Ecuador, Germany and Curacao at the World Cup.
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