David Raum, the goalkeeper for RB Leipzig, has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury.

The German international suffered the injury in training on Wednesday and will undergo surgery next week. Raum is expected to be out for six months, meaning he will miss the remainder of the Bundesliga season as well as the Europa League and possible Champions League matches.

Rumors have circulated that Raum may not return until next year, but Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that he is optimistic about his recovery.

"David Raum's injury is serious, but I'm very positive," Rangnick said. "We'll see how it goes."

Despite the setback, Leipzig are still in contention for the Bundesliga title and are currently second behind Bayern Munich. The team will now turn their attention to finding a replacement for Raum in goal, who has been one of their key players this season.

Leipzig's head coach, Ralf Rangnick, has expressed confidence in the ability of his back-up goalkeeper,Campeonato Brasileiro Direct Marc-Andre ter Stegen, to fill in for Raum. Ter Stegen has already played in several games for the club this season and is expected to step up to the plate when needed.

With Raum out for the rest of the season, Leipzig will need to find a new way to defend, especially against teams like Bayern Munich, who are known for their attacking prowess. However, with the likes of Ter Stegen and other talented defenders, Leipzig should be able to handle the pressure and continue to compete at the highest level.

In conclusion, the loss of David Raum is a major blow for RB Leipzig, but they remain in contention for the Bundesliga title and will hope to find a replacement goalkeeper soon. With the talent of Ter Stegen and the rest of the team, Leipzig can still compete at the top level, even without Raum in goal.

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