Overview

• Florian Wirtz sustained an ankle ligament injury during Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen, ruling him out for several weeks.
• The injury eliminates Wirtz from Leverkusen's crucial Champions League second-leg match against Bayern Munich and upcoming Bundesliga fixtures.
• Germany's national team will also miss Wirtz in their Nations League matches against Italy, diminishing their attacking options alongside other injuries in the squad.
• Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso faces a significant challenge in replacing Wirtz's creativity, with potential alternatives like Nathan Tella and Amine Adli being considered.
• Despite the setback, Leverkusen remains hopeful for a comeback in their Champions League campaign, drawing inspiration from past improbable turnarounds in European competitions.