FC Augsburg will be without young defender Noahkai Banks for the coming weeks. The 19-year-old U21 international suffered a lateral ligament tear in his right knee during Germany U21's European Championship qualifier in Malta and will undergo his rehabilitation with the club.
The injury occurred on Wednesday during the 4-1 victory. Medical examinations in the following days confirmed the extent of the damage. Banks subsequently left the U21 national team camp and returned to Augsburg, where the club officially confirmed his temporary absence.
Impact on the squad
Banks' absence comes as Augsburg sit fourth in the Bundesliga table with seven points from four matches. Their next challenge is a home fixture against Bayern Munich on October 10. The defence, which has conceded six goals this season, must now cope without one of its young options.
The exact timeline for his return is not yet known. Banks will undergo his recovery process under the supervision of Augsburg's medical staff. The club has the full overview of its squad and the current fixtures schedule featuring the top match against Bayern.
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