The fitness of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner is emerging as a huge blow to Germany ahead of the World Cup.

The centre forward, who has excelled in the Bundesliga since returning from Chelsea this past summer, is out until the New Year.

Werner limped off with an ankle injury during Leipzig's win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

Leipzig and their manager confirmed the injury after the game, with Werner coming off after only 20 minutes in the match.

“Timo Werner suffered an ankle injury last night in the win over Shakhtar Donetsk," their short statement read.

“Scans today in Leipzig showed that he has unfortunately torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left ankle and will therefore be out for the rest of 2022."