FC Schalke 04's rising star, Assan Ouédraogo, faces an unexpected setback. The 17-year-old midfielder, who had been a standout player for both his club and the U17 German national team, suffered an ankle injury during a match against New Zealand.
After a tough foul, Ouédraogo was replaced briefly before the break. However, the pain persisted the following day, leading German team officials in Jakarta to arrange for an examination at the hospital.
The examination revealed a more severe injury than initially reported, and the second division soccer club from Gelsenkirchen, Schalke, confirmed the news in a statement. Ouédraogo will return to Schalke to undergo further examinations by a team doctor.
Despite Ouédraogo's absence, the German U17 team advanced to the World Cup's round of 16. They will face Venezuela in the group stage this Saturday.
While Ouédraogo's recovery from his ankle injury in the Bundesliga context is ongoing, the status of his participation in the U17 World Cup remains unclear. Updates on his recovery timeline and potential return to the international stage will depend on further assessments and announcements from the German U17 team's management.
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Enrichment Data Integration: Ouédraogo's current status for the U17 World Cup is unknown, as the initial reports focused on his injury within the Bundesliga context and did not provide specific updates on his international team participation[1]. To obtain the most recent information, it's essential to consult official sources related to the U17 German national team or the World Cup organizers.
