Leverkusen in the crisis: Wirtz injured, the worries grow!

Leverkusen in the crisis: Wirtz injured, the worries grow!

In a week full of setbacks, Bayer Leverkusen is faced with another shock. After the 0-2 defeat against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, in which three regular players had to be injured, Florian Wirtz's violation in particular caused disillusionment. The 21-year-old midfielder, who was only substituted at half-time, could only stay on the field for 14 minutes before he had to be replaced because of a foot injury. Wirtz finally left the BayArena on crutches, which reinforced the worries about his fitness, reported laola1.at .

The situation around Wirtz is tense-his fitness is crucial for the upcoming Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich. Bayer Leverkusen is already 0: 3 behind this game. An immediate update about Wirtz's health should follow on Monday. According to reports of the "kicker", the first fears of a syndesmosis band crack do not seem to be confirmed, which is a ray of hope for the key player, who has already contributed ten assists and nine goals for Leverkusen this season. His injury -related absence could have serious consequences for the team, which in the Bundesliga continues to be in second place behind Bavaria and would like to maintain the pressure, also reported Soccernews.com .

coach Xabi Alonso was disappointed with the recent achievements of his team and fortune on an early turn: "We will quickly leave this game behind and our confidence in what can happen on Tuesday will have to be found." The Leverkusen celebrations to return to the Champions League quarter-finals are on the brink if the team also wants to restore the necessary fitness and team spirit.