Leipzig confirm Poulsen injured in draw with Mainz

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Yussuf Poulsen the 29-year-old striker for RB Leipzig, injured his hamstring muscle in the last football game, a 0-0 draw with Mainz.

RB Leipzig confirmed on Tuesday that 29-year-old striker Yussuf Poulsen injured his hamstring in the back of his left leg in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Mainz. But the Red Bulls of Beer City did not specify a time frame for how long the players will have to rest.UFABET

Poulsen played as a substitute for Christoph Baumgartner in the 68th minute. Before being taken off the field in the 86th minute due to an injury. Until RB Leipzig confirmed that the 29-year-old striker had a muscle injury. The injury to the back of his left leg is unknown. And further information will be given regarding the recovery time of the player.

The Danish striker has played mostly as a reserve this season. Playing 15 out of 26 Bundesliga matches. He scored 5 goals, averaging one goal per 231 minutes played. 

RB Leipzig of coach Marco Rose is currently fighting for a Champions League spot. With 50 points from 27 games played, three points behind fourth-placed Borussia Dortmund. Played the last 7 games of the season. The Red Bulls of Beer City have a goal difference of more than 5 goals. And the two teams are scheduled to face each other on April 27 at the Red Bull Arena.