Heidenheim's Marvin Pieringer Faces Extended Absence After Injury

The striker's Achilles tendon injury will sideline him for Thursday's Conference League match against Chelsea and potentially longer.

Marvin Pieringer, striker for 1. FC Heidenheim, sustained an Achilles tendon injury during the Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Pieringer was forced to leave the field in the 28th minute, significantly impacting Heidenheim's performance in the eventual 2-5 loss.
Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt confirmed Pieringer will miss at least Thursday's UEFA Conference League match against Chelsea, with his longer-term recovery still uncertain.
Pieringer had been instrumental early in the Leverkusen match, contributing to Heidenheim's initial 2-0 lead with his offensive efforts.
Coach Schmidt highlighted Pieringer's injury as a turning point in the game, allowing Leverkusen to capitalize and dominate the remainder of the match.