Leipzig Departs for Manchester Without Werner's Presence
RB Leipzig is heading to Manchester for their Champions League match against City without their international striker, Timo Werner. This 27-year-old forward will miss Tuesday's encounter (21:00/DAZN) due to nagging adductor troubles. Werner also missed Leipzig's 2-1 defeat in Wolfsburg due to the same issue.
Benjamin Sesko emerges as a potential substitute. The Slovenian ace took part in the final Leipzig training session on Monday, despite dealing with neck pain earlier. Although Sesko didn't feature in the Wolfsburg game, the 20-year-old is considered a solid contender for the starting lineup against the defending champions.
As for Werner's possible replacement for this specific game, there isn't any specific information in the available sources. However, it's worth mentioning that Tottenham Hotspur is unlikely to exercise Werner's buyout clause during this season, hinting at his return to Leipzig.
It is worth noting that Timo Werner has been injured since an FA Cup win over Tamworth, suffering a hamstring injury for an estimated three to four weeks. The recovery time for this issue has been shared by manager Ange Postecoglou[3][5].
For the most recent information on Tottenham's lineup and potential substitutes, it would be best to check the latest team news and squad announcements from Tottenham Hotspur.
