Florian Wirtz Faces Weeks on Sidelines After Ankle Injury

The Bayer Leverkusen star will miss key matches for both club and country following a ligament injury sustained against Werder Bremen.

Florian Wirtz suffered an internal ligament injury in his right ankle during Bayer Leverkusen's match against Werder Bremen on Saturday.
The injury rules the 21-year-old out for several weeks, including the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Bayern Munich and Germany's Nations League quarterfinal ties with Italy.
Leverkusen trails Bayern 0-3 from the first leg, and Wirtz's absence is expected to make their comeback attempt significantly more challenging.
Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed disappointment over losing Wirtz for upcoming matches but emphasized prioritizing the player's recovery.
Leverkusen's management is optimistic Wirtz will return fit for the season's final stretch, avoiding a season-ending scenario.