Bayer Leverkusen is dealing with significant injury worries as three crucial players, Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, and Edmond Tapsoba, suffered issues during their recent Bundesliga loss to Werder Bremen. Wirtz, who came on as a substitute, sustained a right foot injury that required medical attention, while Xhaka and Tapsoba were substituted due to unspecified difficulties. Coach Xabi Alonso expressed uncertainty about their conditions, stating they need further assessment. As Leverkusen prepares for a Champions League match against Bayern Munich, they aim to recover from a three-goal deficit from the first leg.
Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso expressed concern over the fitness of key players Wirtz, Xhaka, and Tapsoba following their injuries in the 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen. "We don't know yet if they're injured or they just have knocks, that's why we took them off. We have to wait and see," he explained, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding their availability for an upcoming vital Champions League match against Bayern Munich.
Regarding Florian Wirtz's situation, Alonso revealed he was en route to the hospital after sustaining a serious right foot injury as a half-time substitute. His absence could be critical against Bayern Munich, as Leverkusen aims to overturn a three-goal deficit in the Champions League.
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