Leipzig midfielder Haidara concussed after struck by opponent's overhead kick


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LEIPZIG, Germany — Leipzig says midfielder Amadou Haidara will be sidelined with a concussion after being struck by opponent Victor Boniface's boot during a win over Bayer Leverkusen. Haidara was substituted in the 15th minute of Leipzig's 3-2 win over champion Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday. That was shortly after Boniface attempted an overhead kick and struck Haidara on the head as he challenged for the ball. Boniface was given a yellow card over the incident. Leipzig says Haidara has a concussion and will sit out upcoming games for the Mali national team. Leipzig didn't give any further details of a timetable or procedures for Haidara to return to play after that.

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