Assan Ouedraogo resumes individual training after shoulder surgery

RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo has taken another positive step towards recovery after returning to individual training almost two months after undergoing shoulder surgery.

The 20-year-old has resumed work on the training pitches as he gradually rebuilds his fitness following a serious injury sustained against Hamburger SV in September.

Ouédraogo was forced off during Leipzig’s 5-0 victory after suffering a shoulder injury in a challenge. Subsequent examinations revealed a capsule injury in his right shoulder, requiring an operation.

According to RBlive, Leipzig sporting director Sebastian Schuppan has confirmed that the midfielder is making steady progress but will not return to team training before January.

“We are on schedule, but we will not see Assan before January. We have to proceed carefully,” Schuppan explained.

The Bundesliga club also intend to use his rehabilitation period to improve his overall physical condition and help him cope better with the demands of professional football.

Ouédraogo has endured several injury setbacks throughout his young career, preventing him from enjoying consistent playing time since joining Leipzig.

The German midfielder will therefore continue his individual programme before targeting a gradual return to first-team training in January 2027.