Comeback from Henrichs: Will the DFB star soon be fit for Leipzig again?

Comeback from Henrichs: Will the DFB star soon be fit for Leipzig again?

Leipzig, Deutschland - Benjamin Henrichs, the 28-year-old defender of RB Leipzig, has been counting the days since his serious injury. Shortly before Christmas 2022, in the top game against Bayern Munich, he tore the Achilles tendon, an injury that put him out of action for the rest of the season. The incident occurred in added time when Henrichs went down without the action of an opponent and had to be treated immediately. He could no longer get up independently and was removed on a tag. The diagnosis of a crack in the right Achilles tendon was confirmed the following day, which was not only a shock for Henrichs, but also for the entire team, as sports manager Marcel Schäfer explained. At that time, Henrichs failed for the rest of the season after being used in all 15 league games and six Champions League games.

Aktuell is Henrichs on vacation on the Turks & Caicos Islands and uses the time to relax and recharge your batteries. In a conversation, he reported on progress in his recovery and is optimistic that his comeback was imminent. "I look forward to standing on the pitch again," said Henrichs. Sports boss Schäfer confidently commented that the returnee will be fit at the start of training: "If the return is delayed, we would have had enough time for a long preparation until the Bundesliga start."

Contract and team integration issues

Benjamin Henrichs, who has a contract with RB Leipzig by 2028, has recently also hired a new consultant - the agency "Sports360". Its mentality is estimated internally and, as a leader within the team, he should play an important role. This could be particularly important in the phase of team integration measures, since Henrichs speaks several languages ​​and can thus support new players. These properties make it not only a central component of the team, but also a key person in the process of integrating new talents.

The return of Henrichs could also be a significant reinforcement for RB Leipzig, since the team is in a very competitive Bundesliga season. The team sees its commitment as valuable as a whole, especially after the difficult defeat against Bayern, in which it is mentioned 1: 5 documents, as well as in the report by Kicker.

With a positive development in his rehabilitation and the support of his teammates, Henrichs is determined to return as soon as possible and to help to continue the positive development of RB Leipzig. Everyone remains excited about the further course of his recovery and the upcoming season.