For RB Leipzig players who weren't selected for the national team, this period is a rare opportunity for rest and recovery. However, Benjamin Henrichs has a different perspective. For the right-back, every day is an opportunity to recover from a long-term injury and return to his best form.

Benjamin Henrichs entered halftime in high spirits, having scored the closing goal in a 5-0 home victory against Hoffenheim. This was his first goal since returning from injury.

In a recent magazine interview, Benjamin Henrichs spoke about his comeback experience: "After a long absence, there are always milestone moments—the first training session, the first appearance, the first start. The moment I scored a goal, I felt like I was truly back. The excitement was indescribable."

He's gradually getting back on track, though he hasn't quite reached his goals yet. Benjamin Henrichs has come off the bench for five consecutive games. In an effort to earn a starting spot ahead of the talented Red Bull player Ridl Baku, he's been working extra hard, using his rest days to train in the gym and make up for any shortcomings.

When discussing areas where he still needs improvement, Benjamin Henrichs said, "Even after a long break, when my physical condition has returned to match level, there is still room for improvement in terms of fitness."

The player has set two important goals for the remainder of the season: one is the team objective related to RB Leipzig, and the other is his personal dream. First, he hopes to help the team qualify for European competitions, especially a Champions League spot. Benjamin Henrichs stated, "For me, I've missed enough European competitions, and I'm giving it my all to fight for the opportunity to compete on three fronts again ."

With the Bundesliga's summer break approaching, Benjamin Henrichs hasn't let up. He's giving it his all, striving to make Germany's World Cup squad. He added, "During my injury recovery, I often thought about how great it would be to participate in the World Cup. I will do my best to achieve this goal."

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