Leipzig Rule Out Serious Neil El Aynaoui Injury After Medical Tests

RB Leipzig have received a significant injury boost after medical examinations confirmed that Neil El Aynaoui is not suffering from a serious problem.

According to Sky Sport Germany, the Moroccan midfielder has undergone further assessments with Leipzig's medical staff following his early withdrawal from international duty.

The examinations revealed no major injury, with the discomfort in his lower leg instead attributed to accumulated physical strain. El Aynaoui will now focus on rest and recovery, with the club confident that the minor issues should subside.

The news comes as a considerable relief for Martín Demichelis, who has relied heavily on the midfielder since his arrival from AS Roma in September.

Morocco Withdrawal Was A Precautionary Decision

El Aynaoui returned to Leipzig earlier this week after experiencing discomfort around his ankle and lower leg while on international duty with Morocco.

The Moroccan Football Federation confirmed that the midfielder had undergone examinations and would not be in suitable physical condition to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Niger.

His withdrawal was agreed upon by the player, the national team and Leipzig, allowing him to receive treatment in Germany rather than risk aggravating the problem.

Leipzig sporting director Sebastian Schuppan subsequently explained that the midfielder was feeling the effects of a demanding schedule.

Speaking after Thursday's friendly against Mladá Boleslav, Schuppan stressed that the issue was not a significant injury but rather the consequence of repeated matches, physical challenges and insufficient recovery time.

Sky's latest update now provides further reassurance following Leipzig's own medical examinations.

El Aynaoui Has Become A Key Player Under Demichelis

The 25-year-old has quickly established himself as an important part of Leipzig's midfield since joining on loan from Roma during the summer transfer window.

El Aynaoui has started all eight of his Bundesliga appearances this season, while also featuring in four Champions League matches and one DFB-Pokal fixture.

His ability to recover possession, provide defensive protection, and maintain control in central areas has made him a valuable component of Demichelis's system.

That importance also explains Leipzig's cautious approach.

With the midfielder having accumulated significant minutes across domestic and European competitions, allowing him to recover during the international break is preferable to risking a longer absence.

The Red Bulls also hold a reported €25 million purchase option in their loan agreement, underlining the possibility of El Aynaoui becoming part of the club's long-term plans.

Leipzig Hope To Have Midfielder Available Against Union Berlin

Leipzig's next Bundesliga fixture comes against Union Berlin on November 21, giving El Aynaoui additional time to recover before competitive football resumes.

Schuppan has indicated that the club are hopeful of having the Moroccan available for that match, although his involvement will depend on how he responds to treatment and his return to training.

With eight competitive fixtures scheduled before Christmas, Leipzig will need to manage the physical demands on their squad carefully.

For now, the most important development is that El Aynaoui has avoided a serious setback. His absence from Morocco's matches should provide the recovery time needed to return to Leipzig's midfield without unnecessarily increasing the risk of injury.

From here, the stage only gets bigger.