2:2 against PSG, missed out on wintering in the Champions League – and against Dortmund without defensive regular Willi Orban. The mood in Leipzig could truly be better.
Orban could only play the first half against the French, after the change of ends the Hungarian international stayed in the dressing room and was replaced by Amadou Haidara.
The 29-year-old is definitely out for Saturday s landmark Bundesliga match against BVB, RB coach Jesse Marsch confirmed after the game against PSG late on Wednesday night. “I think it’s already around two weeks. He did say he’s never had anything like this before, but it’s not going to be that quick. “
Orban had suffered a hamstring injury. Leipzig will probably find out tomorrow, Thursday, how long he will actually be out. Orban will be examined in detail then.
Mukiele as most likely Orban replacement
The most likely replacement option for the bulky defensive player on the right side of the three-man defensive chain is Nordi Mukiele. The Frenchman also took over this part against PSG in the second half.