Benjamin Šeško limps out of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with knee issue - RB Leipzig braced for a long wait

RB Leipzig’s focal point Benjamin Šeško was seen leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a knee problem, walking under his own power but clearly uncomfortable. While a few optimistic voices insist bearing weight means a quick turnaround, the scene did not look reassuring. Leipzig, who fought hard to keep him this summer, could now be without their in-form striker for a spell just as fixtures tighten. No official diagnosis has been released yet, but early indications suggest caution. From a rival lens, this is a brutal blow to Leipzig’s cutting edge and a welcome reprieve for defenders who have struggled to contain him.

The incident unfolded post match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with onlookers in the mixed zone noting Šeško clutching his knee and moving gingerly. Stadium corridor footage and eyewitness accounts highlighted he exited without crutches but with a clear limp. RB Leipzig have yet to issue a formal medical update at the time of writing. The Slovenian forward, who extended his contract with Leipzig in 2024 amid strong Premier League interest, had been central to their attacking plans heading into a dense run of club and international fixtures.

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Impact Analysis

From a competitive standpoint, this is the exact headache RB Leipzig feared. You keep your prize asset, build patterns around his movement, then watch him step out of a Premier League cauldron with a compromised knee. Even if he walked unaided, mechanism matters. A planted foot with rotational force often hints at meniscus irritation or low grade MCL involvement. Those do not magically clear in a fortnight once swelling appears. Leipzig’s vertical game relies on Šeško’s first step into space and his aerial timing. Any instability will strip those micro advantages that turn half chances into goals.

Tactically, Rose will be forced into a reshuffle. Expect a more conservative front line with deeper starting positions and heavier usage of runners from midfield to compensate for Šeško’s hold up and near post darts. Set piece threat dips too, which will be felt in tight Bundesliga matches where margins are thin. Psychologically, rivals will smell blood. Press lines can squeeze five to eight meters higher without the fear of one ball in behind to Šeško. And with the striker’s market value tied to minutes and output, Leipzig’s summer bet to keep him faces its first stress test. From where I sit, this is a multi week issue at best, and Leipzig will have to live without their spearhead longer than they want to admit.

Reaction

Fan chatter split fast. One user insisted, “He is bearing weight - this is a good sign... Between 2 wks and 6 wks,” pointing to the classic optimism you see after any knee scare. Another joked, “Everybody walks like that in north London,” trying to play down the visual. A more cutting take read, “Not playing in that farmers league now... Needs to sharpen up,” which tells you how quickly Premier League crowds rewrite the narrative the moment a Bundesliga star looks mortal. A supportive note chimed in, “Ben don’t worry you will cook soon,” but comfort tweets do not heal ligaments.

What stood out to me was the gap between optimistic guesswork and what the footage actually suggested. Walking off does not equal game ready in 14 days. We see players hobble through tunnels, then spend 6 to 10 weeks rebuilding strength and confidence. The trader-style promo post in the replies was noise, but it underlined the chaos of social threads where meaningful updates get buried under ads and banter. Strip the noise away and you are left with a striker favoring his knee, slowed stride, and a club that has gone quiet until scans land. That silence usually means they are bracing for more than a bruise.

Social reactions

Ben don’t worry you will cook soon

MastaPee (@mastapee01)

Not playing in that farmers league now. He would have avoided that if he took the shot first time. Needs to sharpen up

Lee Griff (@GriffLee31325)

Everybody walks like that in north London.

James Hamilton (@JamesHamilton91)

Prediction

Here is the blunt read that will irritate Leipzig fans: circle 8 to 12 weeks as the realistic band, not 2 to 6. Even on the friendliest scan, a return to full intensity for a power striker takes longer than the timelines social media throws around. Expect Leipzig to announce initial rest, then talk about a graded running program, controlled change of direction, and later reintroduction to contact. If swelling lingers or meniscal irritation is confirmed, a minor procedure or prolonged conservative rehab pushes this deeper into the autumn.

In the short term, Rose may pivot to a false nine variant or ask a secondary striker to play back to goal, but neither replicates Šeško’s blend of pace and height. Output will likely dip from open play, with a heavier reliance on set pieces and half space runs from the eights. For Slovenia, staff will tread carefully. Even if he is medically cleared for international duty, club minutes will be the prerequisite. Rivals will plan to test Leipzig’s back line knowing the counter threat is blunted. If Leipzig try to rush him, they risk a relapse that doubles the absence. The sensible call is patience, which, inconveniently, favors everyone they face in the next two months.

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Conclusion

You can call me harsh, but the pattern is familiar. Star forward leaves a heavy pitch with a knee issue, walks out without crutches, fans exhale, and two weeks later the club admits it is slower than hoped. Leipzig’s season will not collapse, but the ceiling dips without Šeško’s vertical punch. The market noise that chased him all summer will quiet, and opponents will step up with less fear. If there is a silver lining for Leipzig, it is the chance to stress test their depth and find different scoring routes before the winter stretch. But let’s not sugarcoat it.

For a rival defense, this is relief. For Leipzig’s analysts, it is time to redraw chance creation maps and protect transitions. Until scans say otherwise, plan for a long absence, not a cameo return. When Šeško is finally back, expect Leipzig to taper him in with 20 minute cameos before a full start. That is the only path that makes sense if you want him firing in the spring. The noise online will swing from panic to patience and back again. The reality sits in the middle: it looks like weeks, not days. And that is already a win for their opponents.