Bayer Leverkusen Loses Jeanuël Belocian to Ankle Surgery

The 19-year-old defender will miss several weeks, including the upcoming match against VfB Stuttgart.

Jeanuël Belocian, a promising young defender for Bayer Leverkusen, has undergone surgery to address persistent ankle issues.
Coach Xabi Alonso announced that Belocian will be sidelined for a few weeks, emphasizing uncertainty about the exact timeline for his recovery.
The absence of Belocian means he will not play in the anticipated match against VfB Stuttgart scheduled for Friday evening.
Xabi Alonso expressed significant respect for Stuttgart and their coach, Sebastian Hoeneß, recalling intense past encounters between the teams.
The match against Stuttgart is set to be broadcast at 20:30 on DAZN, continuing a series of competitive fixtures between the two clubs.