Augsburg confirm defender Banks sidelined with ligament injury

Manuel Baum will be without the talented central defender for an unknown period of time after his latest setback.

By Ultan Corcoran · Bulinews

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 10:14 AM

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FC Augsburg confirmed defender Noah-Kai Banks suffered a lateral collateral ligament injury in his right knee.
The 19-year-old was injured while representing Germany U-21 in a 4-1 qualifier win against Malta.
Banks has left the international training camp to begin his rehabilitation in Augsburg.

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FC Augsburg defender Noah-Kai Banks faces an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a lateral collateral ligament injury in his right knee. The 19-year-old center-back picked up the injury while representing Germany U-21 in their 4-1 European Championship qualifier victory over Malta.

Following recent medical examinations, Banks departed the national youth camp to begin rehabilitation in Augsburg under manager Manuel Baum. The recovery timeline is estimated between 2 and 12 weeks, though no surgery has been scheduled.

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